Fact check: How many Syrian refugees were admitted to the US during Obama's presidency?

1. Summary of the results

The number of Syrian refugees admitted to the US during Obama's presidency is a matter of record, with 12,391 Syrian refugees admitted by the end of September 2016, as reported by sources ^[2] and ^[2]. This number exceeds the original target of 10,000 Syrian refugees, as noted in sources ^[2] and ^[2]. Additionally, source ^[7] reports that in fiscal 2016, the Obama administration granted legal residence to 12,587 refugees from Syria, which is more than 20% above the number originally targeted. Source ^[1] provides further context, stating that 1,682 Syrian refugees were admitted in FY 2015, and the US aimed to admit 10,000 Syrian refugees in FY 2016 ^[1]. While the exact total number of Syrian refugees admitted during Obama's presidency is not explicitly stated in all sources, the available data suggests that the administration exceeded its goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees in 2016 ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some sources, such as ^[3] and ^[4], do not provide a specific number of Syrian refugees admitted during Obama's presidency, instead discussing the broader context of the Syrian refugee crisis and the Obama administration's response to it ^{[3] [4]}. Source ^[5] notes that the US expected to accept "several thousand" Syrian refugees in 2014, indicating additional admissions during Obama's term, but does not give a precise figure ^[5]. Furthermore, source ^[6] mentions that the Obama administration increased the number of refugees it was resettling to 85,000 in 2016, including 10,000 Syrian refugees, and planned to resettle 110,000 refugees in the next fiscal year ^[6]. These sources provide important context, but do not directly address the question of the total number of Syrian refugees admitted during Obama's presidency. The total number of Syrian refugees admitted during Obama's presidency is not consistently reported across all sources, highlighting the need for further clarification and verification ^{[2] [7] [6] [5] [1]}.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks for the number of Syrian refugees admitted to the US during Obama's presidency, without providing any context or clarification. This lack of context may lead to misinterpretation or oversimplification of the issue, as different sources report different numbers and timeframes ^{[2] [7] [6] [5] [1]}. Additionally, some sources may be more reliable or up-to-date than others, which could impact the accuracy of the information presented ^[2]. For example, sources ^[2] and ^[2] report similar numbers, while source ^[7] provides a slightly higher number ^{[2] [7]}. It is essential to consider multiple sources and evaluate their credibility to ensure an accurate understanding of the issue ^{[2] [7] [6] [5] [1]}.