President Biden raised eyebrows this week when he described two U-S allies as “xenophobic” countries. The surprising comments came during a fundraiser here in Washington when the president argued that migration has been good for the U-S economy. He said that Japan and India were struggling economically because they’re “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome […]
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Biden says Japan and India are “xenophobic” nations
President Biden raised eyebrows this week when he described two U-S allies as “xenophobic” countries. The surprising comments came during a fundraiser here in Washington when the president argued that migration has been good for the U-S economy. He said that Japan and India were struggling economically because they’re “xenophobic” countries that do not welcome immigrants. Both nations are U-S allies and the president’s remarks came just three weeks after Mr. Biden hosted the Japanese prime minister for a lavish official visit.
