White House: Trump Complaining About Immigrants From ‘Shithole’ African Countries Is Just Him ‘Fighting for the American People’

White House Does Not Deny Trump’s Remarks

The White House has responded to a Washington Post report which details President Trump’s remarks in the Oval Office earlier on Thursday, in which he complained about African immigrants from what he called “shithole” countries. The White House made no attempt to deny that the president called African countries and Haiti “shithole countries,” but claimed that’s just Trump fighting for America.

“Certain Washington politicians choose to fight for foreign countries, but President Trump will always fight for the American people,” White House spokesperson Raj Shah said in a statement. 

Here’s the statement in full, via NBC News’ Hallie Jackson:

During his outburst Trump also insisted America needs more immigrants from Norway.

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