President Donald Trump again denied making derogatory comments about Haiti, El Salvador, and African countries in a Thursday meeting with lawmakers.
Never said anything derogatory about Haitians other than Haiti is, obviously, a very poor and troubled country. Never said “take them out.” Made up by Dems. I have a wonderful relationship with Haitians. Probably should record future meetings – unfortunately, no trust!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 12, 2018
The president previously tweeted that the comments were “not the language used” by him.
The language used by me at the DACA meeting was tough, but this was not the language used. What was really tough was the outlandish proposal made – a big setback for DACA!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 12, 2018
Trump’s denial follows a Thursday report from The Washington Post which stated the president commented, “Why are we having all these people from sh**hole countries come here,” regarding immigrants from El Salvador, Haiti, and African countries. He then allegedly suggested more immigrants from countries like Norway should come to the U.S.
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