President Biden called the allied nation of Japan 'xenophobic' during a speech on Wednesday, comparing the island country to rival powers China and Russia.
President Biden called the allied nation of Japan 'xenophobic' in a speech this week, alongside a slew of other nations he claims are suffering from lack of immigration. Biden made the remarks extolling the virtues and benefits of immigration on Wednesday at a fundraiser in Washington, D.C. 'This election is about freedom, America and democracy. That’s why I badly need you. You know, one of the reasons why our economy is growing is because of you and many others.
Several Japanese lawmakers reacted to Biden's comments on social media, expressing confusion or skepticism towards the president's attitude. 'Migration is a problem that European leaders are struggling with too. There aren't any countries that have solved this problem as of now,' said Mizuho Umemura, a member of the conservative Nippon Ishin no Kai Party who holds a seat in the House of Councilors.
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