President Joe Biden recently made headlines for referring to close US ally Japan as 'xenophobic' during a fundraiser in Washington, D.C. The president's comments were part of a larger discussion on the economic benefits of embracing immigration.
During the off-camera event, Biden mentioned Japan, along with India, Russia, and China, suggesting that these countries would see economic growth if they were more open to immigration. He highlighted the role of immigrants in driving the US economy and emphasized the importance of welcoming diversity.