President Donald Trump's latest social media post has everyone talking about welfare dependency among immigrant communities.

This week, Trump shared a chart on X titled “Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin,” spotlighting staggering numbers on public assistance usage by various immigrant groups in the U.S.

The data paints a sobering picture, revealing that a whopping 72% of households headed by Somali-born individuals rely on some form of government welfare, placing Somalia near the top of the list.

Eye-Opening Welfare Stats Spark Debate

Other immigrant groups aren’t far behind, with households from Bhutan, Yemen, Afghanistan, Iraq, and several African, Middle Eastern, and Caribbean nations showing welfare usage rates often exceeding 50%.

Even vaguely labeled “not specified” regional groupings in the chart reflect similarly high levels of dependency on public assistance programs.

While these numbers raise eyebrows, they also beg the question: Are our immigration and welfare systems equipped to handle such disparities without breaking the bank or fueling resentment?

Fraud Allegations in Minnesota Intensify

Adding fuel to the fire, federal authorities are digging into allegations of widespread fraud within Minnesota’s Somali American community, where misuse of government aid has become a hot-button issue.

The FBI has already poured resources and personnel into the state, uncovering schemes that could lead to serious immigration consequences for those involved.

FBI Director Kash Patel didn’t mince words, warning that fraudulent activities could result in denaturalization and deportation for some individuals caught in the crosshairs.

Massive Fraud Scheme Uncovered by FBI

“Fraud that steals from taxpayers and robs vulnerable children will remain a top FBI priority in Minnesota and nationwide,” Patel declared, underscoring the gravity of the situation.

“The FBI believes this is just the tip of a very large iceberg,” Patel added in a separate statement. “We will continue to follow the money and protect children.”

One jaw-dropping case involves the Feeding Our Future network, where a $250 million fraud scheme misused federal food aid intended for children during the COVID-19 crisis.

Convictions Pile Up in Minnesota Case

Investigators exposed a web of sham vendors, shell companies, and money laundering operations tied to the scandal, proving just how deep the deception ran.

The fallout has been massive, with 78 indictments and 57 convictions so far, predominantly involving individuals of Somali descent in Minnesota.

Patel’s “tip of a very large iceberg” comment suggests we’re nowhere near the end of this saga, and taxpayers deserve to know how far the rot spreads in a system that’s supposed to help, not hinder. While it’s tempting for some to point fingers at entire communities, the focus must stay on rooting out bad actors and fixing broken policies—compassion demands accountability, not scapegoating.