There is a great deal in our society that resembles the 1920s, such as our growing inequality and corruption. Our connection to this era is perhaps seen most clearly in Trump’s immigration policies, which reflect the blatant racism and discrimination of the 1920s quota system.

However, many in his base are pressing him to go even further in those restrictions. This tension is particularly evident in the recent response to Trump’s comments on H-1B visas.

Trump’s racial discrimination on immigration can be most keenly seen in his refugee policy. In October, he set a historically low cap of 7,500 individuals , down from 125,000 in 2024 under the Biden administration . Additionally, these 7,500 slots will prioritize white Afrikaner refugees coming from South Africa, even thoug

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