Trump New Welfare Data Shows 48.9% of Liberians in the U.S. Depend on Government Assistance

By Kerkula Blama International January 6, 2026

New data shared by Donald Trump shows that 48.9% of Liberian immigrant–headed households in the United States receive some form of government assistance. The figure, based on household participation rather than individual dependency, has sparked fresh debate over immigration and welfare policy.

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