U.S. President Donald Trump has shared a chart alleging that approximately 33.3% of Nigerian immigrant households in the United States receive some form of public assistance.
The data was posted on his Truth Social platform on January 4, amid ongoing political debates over immigration and welfare. The list ranks over 100 countries by the reported percentage of immigrant households accessing benefits like food assistance or Medicaid.
According to the chart, nations with the highest rates include Bhutan (81.4%), Yemen (75.2%), and Somalia (71.9%). Those with the lowest reported rates include Bermuda (25.5%), Saudi Arabia (25.7%), and Israel/Palestine (25.9%).
This disclosure coincides with the Trump administration's continued expansion of immigration restrictions. An updated presidential proclamation, effective January 1, 2026, imposes full or partial travel bans on citizens of 39 countries. Nigeria faces partial restrictions, significantly limiting access to student, exchange, and immigrant visas.
The administration has also tightened visa rules for Nigerians, moving from multi-year, multiple-entry visas to shorter, single-entry permits—a shift officials attribute to security and compliance concerns.
These policies are part of a broader immigration crackdown that included the revocation of approximately 85,000 visas in 2025.
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