Trump's influence saw a shift where the Republican Party, historically critical of welfare, became reliant on the support from those benefiting from government aid.
The Economic Innovation Group's study reveals a significant increase in counties relying on government assistance, underscoring a cultural shift in Republican electoral dependency.
More than half of U.S. counties now see over a quarter of their income coming from government aid, vastly different from just 10% in 2000.
The Republican narrative has evolved, with claims of white Americans as victims of affirmative-action illustrating a shift from previous welfare-focused rhetoric.
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