President Joe Biden has recently spoken out against xenophobia from countries like China, Russia, Japan, and India during a fundraising event in Washington for his 2024 re-election campaign. Biden emphasized that immigrants have strengthened the country and criticized these countries’ policies for stalling their economic growth.
In contrast to his opponent, former president Donald Trump, Biden has taken a more welcoming stance towards immigrants. He has criticized Trump for his anti-immigrant rhetoric and has worked to reverse some of the strict immigration policies put in place during the previous administration. Biden has implemented new parole policies to allow certain migrants to enter the country legally for humanitarian reasons.
However, despite these efforts, Biden is facing criticism from voters over his handling of the issue and concerns over unemployment. 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. This indicates that while Biden’s pro-immigrant stance is supported by many, there are still challenges and concerns surrounding the issue.