Some lawmakers on Jan. 14, denied President Trump called Haiti, El Salvador and African nations "shithole countries," as debate over an immigration deal continues and Congress faces a government shutdown. (Elyse Samuels/The Washington Post)President Trump said Sunday that he is “not a racist” and denied that he had spoiled chances for an immigration overhaul in Congress by using a vulgarity to describe poor countries. Trump blamed Democrats for fouling chances for a deal and, in an extraordinary statement, called himself “the least racist person.”Sens. He denied making the “shithole countries” remark and said he is not a racist. The “shithole countries” remark has vexed Republicans, compelling many to make statements critical of Trump.

Source: Washington Post January 14, 2018 16:06 UTC