People Love 'Assistance to the Poor' But Hate 'Welfare'

People Love 'Assistance to the Poor' But Hate 'Welfare'
Andy Atkinson/The Medford Mail Tribune via AP

Last Spring, in a highly publicized meeting with members of the Congressional Black Caucus, President Donald Trump received some startling news. One of the members mentioned to Trump that pushing forward with “welfare reform” would be hurtful to her constituents, “not all of whom are black.”

“Really?” Trump replied. “Then what are they?”

Statistically, they were probably white. But given the United States' history with the word “welfare,” it's not all that surprising that Trump was confused.

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