Some evangelicals unhappy with Trump's new lower refugee cap

Reaction was most critical from leaders of Christian organizations that help resettle refugees.

Sister Donna Markham, president and chief executive of Catholic Charities USA, released a statement saying America’s policies toward refugees should be generous.

“Any policy, however, should include generous provisions for accepting refugees who cannot return to their homelands,” she said. “The U.S. must remain the beacon of hope to people who feel forgotten and abandoned by the world and maintain its status as a leader of refugee policy for all nations to follow.”

Tim Breene, CEO of World Relief, a Christian humanitarian agency, said his team was “heartbroken” by the potential ripple effects the decision could have around the globe.