Don't Read Too Much into the Drop in Refugee Arrivals Under President Trump
By Nayla Rush on June 26, 2017
A sharp decrease in FY 2017 refugee admissions under President Trump compared to those under the Obama administration has been reported recently (see here and here). The drop could easily be interpreted as a sign of policy change and tougher screening measures brought about by Obama's successor. But the numbers are not quite as telling.
To illustrate this drop, CNS news published the following FY 2017 refugee admissions chart:
https://cis.org/Rush/Dont-Read-Too-Much-Drop-Refugee-Arrivals-Under-President-Trump
