US President Joe Biden recently spoke at a fundraising event in Washington for his 2024 re-election campaign, emphasizing the importance of welcoming immigrants to the country. Biden criticized xenophobia from countries like India, China, Russia, and Japan for stifling their economic growth and argued that these countries are facing challenges because they are not open to immigration.
Biden specifically called out China, Japan, Russia, and India for their discriminatory attitudes towards immigrants. He emphasized that immigrants are what make the United States strong and that the country’s economy is growing because of the diversity and contributions of immigrants. The event also marked the beginning of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
In contrast to his opponent, Republican candidate Donald Trump has taken a more hostile stance towards immigrants. Trump has been criticized for his anti-immigrant rhetoric and his strict immigration policies put in place during his presidency. However, Biden has worked to reverse some of these policies by implementing new parole policies that allow certain migrants to enter the country legally for humanitarian reasons.
While Biden’s pro-immigrant stance is supported by many, there are still concerns over unemployment and how he is handling the issue. A recent poll found that over half of US adults believe that Biden’s presidency has negatively impacted the country in terms of cost of living and immigration. Despite this criticism, Biden remains committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in America.
Overall, immigration continues to be a contentious issue in America with different views on whether it strengthens or weakens the country economically and socially. However, it is clear that immigrants have made significant contributions to American society and will continue to do so in the future.