Speaking at a rally in Perry, Georgia, on October 24, Trump recalled his earlier criticism of immigration from countries facing conflict and instability, drawing laughter from some audience members.
US President Donald Trump has described Libya, Yemen, Haiti and Somalia as “terror-infested”, questioning why the United States accepts migrants from these nations instead of countries such as Norway and Sweden.
The comments revive a controversy dating back to January 2018, when Trump reportedly used the same derogatory phrase during a White House meeting on immigration.
Trump said. “Why do we always have to take people from shi*house countries? Why can’t we take people from like, well, Norway, Sweden? His latest remarks come as his administration continues to pursue tighter immigration enforcement and restrictions on entry into the US.
Trump’s account supported the central claim made by Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, who attended the 2018 meeting and publicly described the remarks afterwards, according to FactCheck.org. Local officials said there was no credible evidence supporting that allegation, as ABC News reported . Trump’s comments come as his administration continues to tighten immigration rules and expand enforcement measures. He has repeatedly criticized immigration from countries including Somalia and Haiti, while arguing that restrictions are necessary to protect national security and American workers. His administration has also pursued policies affecting refugee admissions and the legal status of some immigrant groups.
Trump’s remarks about Haitians have previously included a claim that migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were eating pets.
