Welfare For Immigrants, Continued

2 thoughts on “Welfare For Immigrants, Continued”

1. Means-tested safety net programs and income security account for roughly 16% to 20% of the total United States federal budget. Out of the $6.81 trillion spent by the federal government in fiscal year 2026, expenditures are split across several mandatory and discretionary programs.

   Fiscal analysts and lawmakers from organizations like the Heritage Foundation and the House Budget Committee argue that means-tested welfare programs are a major contributor to the national deficit. They point out that when factoring in the combined costs of Medicaid and various income support programs, total safety net spending represents more than $1 trillion annually. Critics highlight issues such as improper payments, administrative waste, and a lack of strict work requirements that can lead to long-term federal dependency.

   Will Uncle Sam eventually have to declare bankruptcy ?

   1. I don’t know, Fred, because they can just keep inflating the currency with the deficit spending. But at some point, a crisis will ensue. I don’t know how or when.

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