US Welfare Chart Lists Pakistan, Bangladesh, India Missing
U.S. President Donald Trump posted a chart showing the percentage of immigrant households receiving welfare in the United States. The data covers about 120 countries, with figures for nations such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and China. The chart was shared on his social media platform and aims to highlight differences in public assistance usage among immigrant groups.
Highest Welfare Usage Among Immigrants
According to the chart, Bangladesh had one of the highest reported rates of households receiving assistance, followed by Pakistan, Nepal and several other countries. Other regions such as parts of Africa and the Caribbean also appeared with high welfare participation rates. The chart lists nations with both relatively high and lower rates, though it did not rank all countries in a clear top-to-bottom order.
India Not Included in the List
Notably, India does not appear on the chart. Observers noted that this omission is consistent with other data showing Indian immigrants in the U.S. tend to have lower reliance on public welfare compared with many other groups, often linked to higher average incomes and employment levels among Indian-origin households. This likely explains why India was not highlighted in the welfare participation listing.
Immigration Debate Continues
The release of the welfare figures comes amid ongoing U.S. political debate over immigration policy and public assistance programs. Trump and other officials have cited such data to argue for tighter immigration controls and reforms, saying welfare usage should factor into broader discussions about immigration and economic impact.
