Trump says one in three Nigerian immigrant households in US rely on public benefits
US President Donald Trump has claimed that just over one third of Nigerian immigrant households in the United States receive some form of public assistance. In a chart shared on his Truth Social account on January 4, 2026, he highlighted “immigrant welfare recipient rates by country of origin,” saying 33.3 percent of Nigerian households fall into this category. The chart, which covers over 100 countries and territories, lists the share of immigrant households said to be accessing programmes such as food support, healthcare assistance and other welfare benefits. Trump’s post comes as Republicans intensify debates over immigration, welfare dependency and the economic contribution of migrants, with the president using the figures to argue for tougher entry rules and eligibility conditions. The data source and methodology behind the chart were not fully detailed in Trump’s post, prompting calls from commentators and […]
