Donald Trump denies slur against African nations and Haiti

President Donald Trump pauses as he speaks during an event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President Donald Trump pauses as he speaks during an event to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Source: AP

African Union countries have demanded an apology from United States President Donald Trump for remarks in which he allegedly called African nations "shithole" countries. The comment reportedly came as Republican and Democratic senators were briefing the president on changes to the U-S visa lottery system and considerations about immigration from Africa. But Mr Trump insists he never used derogatory words during last week's private meeting.



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