Rep. Mark Sanford, R-S.C., said Sunday President Trump’s disparaging comments about Haiti and some African nations were “something stupid,” but criticized the press for “breathless” coverage of the remarks.

“It’s problematic at many different levels. At the same time, the coverage has been breathless,” Sanford told MSNBC regarding reports Trump used the phrase “shithole countries” in a White House meeting with senators to negotiate bipartisan immigration legislation.