"SHITHOLE" PRESIDENT: Few Republicans Acknowledged Trump’s ‘Shithole’ Slur... The president had reportedly been complaining about immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and other countries.

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 By Carla Herreria Huffingtonpost 1/12/18

Democrats were quick to denounce President Donald Trump after reports that he referred to Haiti and some African nations as “shithole countries” while discussing immigration reform with lawmakers at the White House.

Most Republicans, on the other hand, were notably silent on the president’s shockingly vulgar remark, including House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).

At least one GOP congressman used the moment to attack Democrats. “The rhetoric coming from leaders in both parties does nothing to advance the kind of reforms that are best for America,” Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.)  tweeted on Thursday, without specifying what was said by Democrats that was as offensive as Trump’s remarks. HuffPost’s requests for comment from Davis’ office were not returned. more