Reports that President Trump referred to African nations as “shithole countries” and disparaged Haitians during an immigration meeting on Thursday prompted outcry from some lawmakers, but his comments were followed by notable silence from others. Here’s how Republicans in the House leadership, the Senate and other lawmakers who attended the meeting have responded:Denounced the President’s CommentsSome lawmakers specifically criticized the president, while others countered the sentiment of his remarks. Sidestepped or Did Not Denounce the President’s CommentsA handful of Republican lawmakers who attended the immigration meeting at the White House either said they did not recall the president’s comments or did not directly address them. No Known Public StatementsThe remaining Republican senators and key House members have made no known public statements responding to the comments. The New York Times has reached out to each of their offices.

Source: New York Times January 12, 2018 23:40 UTC