Over 33% Of Nigerian Immigrant Families Receive U.S Government Assistance – Trump

President Donald Trump says that about 33.3% of Nigerian immigrant families in the United States receive some type of government assistance.

Trump made the claim in a chart he posted on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, showing the welfare usage rates among immigrant households across different countries.

His post ties into his broader argument that access to public benefits should play a major role in U.S. immigration policy and in deciding who can enter or stay in the country.

The chart, titled “Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin,” listed immigrants from about 120 countries.

It shows the percentage of households using benefits such as food aid, health coverage, or other support programs.

According to the chart, the highest reported welfare participation rates were among immigrants from Bhutan (81.4 per cent), Yemen (75.2 per cent), Somalia (71.9 per cent), the Marshall Islands (71.4 per cent), and the Dominican Republic and Afghanistan (both at 68.1 per cent).

Nigeria appeared around the middle of the table at 33.3 percent.

The lowest reported rates were among immigrants from places such as Bermuda, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Korea, and Kenya, which were listed in the mid-20 percent range.

The data was shared at the same time the administration was tightening travel and immigration rules.

( @realDonaldTrump – Truth Social Post )
( Donald J. Trump – Jan 04 2026, 9:47 AM ET ) pic.twitter.com/RAJAWUWGLG

— Donald J Trump Posts TruthSocial (@TruthTrumpPost) January 4, 2026

KanyiDaily recalls that the United States recently imposed fresh visa restrictions on a number of Nigerians accused of violating religious freedom.