Almost eight years later, Trump confirms he used the phrase ‘shithole countries’
December 10, 2025
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10:36Now PlayingAlmost eight years later, Trump confirms he used the phrase ‘shithole countries’
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as posted by the channelIt was an international controversy during President Donald Trump’s first term. Media outlets including CNN reported that, at a closed-door January 2018 meeting with senators about immigration policy, Trump had asked why the US should accept immigrants from “shithole countries” such as some in Africa. #CNN #News
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