Speaking at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), Joe Biden declared that he and Vice President Kamala Harris are dedicated to "strengthening illegal immigration".

On Monday night, the American president spoke to an audience in Chicago and emphasised his track record as the nation's leader.

"Unlike Trump, we will not demonise immigrants, saying they poison the blood of America," he added in reference to immigration. Is the blood of our nation poisonous?

"Kamala and I are committed to strengthening illegal immigration, including protecting dreamers and more."

For context, Biden had been talking about when Republicans blocked a $118 billion bill that included $20 billion for securing the U.S.-Mexico border and immigration policy changes in February.

The bill was seemingly on course to become law but ultimately failed, with many Democrats blaming Trump's warning that it would be "a great gift to the Democrats, and a Death Wish for The Republican Party."

Biden went on to discuss the executive action he took, claiming that "there are fewer border crossings today than when Trump left office."

It was at this point that he differentiated himself, saying that the Democrats "do not demonize immigrants."

He continued by stating: "And here's what else I believe in, protecting your freedom—your freedom to vote, your freedom to love who you love and your freedom to choose."

Several social media pages, including an official Trump campaign account on X, have uploaded a video of Biden declaring, "Kamala and I are committed to strengthening illegal immigration."