Reporter the reacs came quick and pointed tonight. The white house is not dee nighing the president used a vulgar term. Democrats tell nbc that president asked, quote, why do we want all these people from shole countries here. Adding hed rather see more immigrants from norway. Barbara lee tweeted racist attitudes lead to racist policies. Trump is the republican standard bearer and paul ryan, what are you going to do. If he looked at one of the local fortune 500 companies here, wed let him go. The naacp chapter president said its more evidence of the president s racism. We have leaders around him that continue to allow him to talk about human beings in disparaging ways. Members of the gop reacting to. Orrin hatch tweeting he looks forward to getting information on the comment. A white house statement saying certain washington politicians work for certain countries. The president will work for the american people. Whether it helps long term will be certain, short term it hurts him since
After hearing about an immigration plan that includes protections for people from haiti, el salvador and some african countries trump reportedly said why are we having all of these people from expletive countries come here . The white house is not denying his profane remarks. The question he asked was very rhetorical. Why are we taking people from countries that produce high instances of illness and violence. Chairman of the hispanic republicans says it was just President Trump showing his new york upbringing. Would i use that terminology, no, but im not the president. The bay Area Action Committee says theres no i couldnt have indication for his attack. We think its disgusting what he said, its a reflection of his mindset, his racism and his white supremacy. Congressman Mark Desaulnier is weighing in. Its loathsome. Im not a supporter of the president. Im not a fan. Trumps twitter account has been silent about the subject although many others including Dianne Feinstein used media to d
Live where you live. This is abc7 news. Outrage tonight over offensive comments from President Trump. While discussing immigration with lawmakers in the oval office, he used vulgarity to describe certain countries. Good evening. Im kristen sze. Im eric thomas. The comment was made after the president learned of a plan for haitians and some people from africa to come to the u. S. The political fauout has been swift and widespread. Reporter Tiffany Wilson is live with local reaction. Kristin, according to people inside the oval office, President Trump didnt just criticize people from haiti, el salvador and africa, he also suggested that the u. S. Should try to bring in more people from places like norway. His comments have ignited a firestorm. After hearing about an immigration plan that includes protections for people from haiti, el salvador and some african countries trump reportedly said why are we having all of these people from expletive countries come here . The white house is not
Live where you live. This is abc7 news. Outrage tonight over offensive comments from President Trump. While discussing immigration with lawmakers in the oval office, he used vulgarity to describe certain countries. Good evening. Im kristen sze. Im erithas the comment was made after the president learned of a plan for haitians and some people from africa to come to the u. S. The political fauout has been swift and widespread. Reporter Tiffany Wilson is live with local reaction. Kristin, according to people inside the oval office, President Trump didnt just criticize people from haiti, el salvador and africa, he also suggested that the u. S. Should try to bring in more people from places like norway. His comments have ignited a firestorm. After hearing about an immigration plan that includes protections for people from haiti, el salvador and some african countries trump reportedly said why are we having all of these people from expletive countries come here . The white house is not denyi
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