During Oval Office meeting, Trump asked, “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” referring to Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations.
'Shithole Countries' Comment
Key Facts5
- 01Referred to Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations
- 02Made during immigration policy meeting with senators
- 03Multiple senators present confirmed the comment
- 04Widely condemned as racist by Democrats and some Republicans
- 05Sparked international outrage and formal protests from affected countries
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