The data shared by President Trump on immigrant welfare recipients by country of origin underscores a clear and important fact: Indian-origin immigrants are among the most successful immigrant communities in the United States and do not rely on welfare for their success. Despite comprising just 1.5 percent of the U.S. population, approximately 5.1 million people, Indian Americans contribute an estimated 6 percent of total U.S. income tax revenues, and support 11 to 12 million American jobs, directly and indirectly.
A strong Indian-American community is good for America, and a stronger U.S.-India bilateral relationship is good for both countries and for global stability.