Trump releases immigrant welfare data for 120 countries: Why India does not appear on the list
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Moneycontrol05-01-2026, 11:00

Trump's Welfare Data Omits India: Why Indian Americans Excel Financially

  • Donald Trump shared a chart on Truth Social detailing immigrant welfare usage across 120 countries, notably excluding India.
  • The chart, "Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin," showed Bhutan (81.4%), Yemen (75.2%), and Somalia (71.9%) as top recipients.
  • Other South Asian nations like Bangladesh (54.8%), Pakistan (40.2%), and Nepal (34.8%) were listed, but India was absent.
  • Pew Research Centre data indicates Indian Americans are highly successful, with median household incomes significantly above other Asian groups.
  • Experts attribute Indian Americans' low welfare reliance to selective immigration (H-1B visas), high education, and concentration in professional fields.

Why It Matters: India's absence from Trump's welfare data highlights Indian Americans' exceptional financial self-sufficiency and economic success.

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