WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's dismissal of Haiti and certain African countries with a vulgar expression has created a furor.
Trump made the remark Thursday during a White House meeting after senators discussed revamping immigration rules.
That's according to three people who were briefed on the conversation but weren't authorized to describe it publicly.
Trump questioned why the U.S. would accept more immigrants from Haiti and "shithole countries" in Africa rather than places like Norway, as he rejected a bipartisan immigration deal.
Trump's contemptuous description of an entire continent startled lawmakers in the meeting and immediately revived charges that the president is racist.
The White House did not deny his remark but issued a statement saying Trump supports immigration policies that welcome "those who can contribute to our society."
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