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‘Shithole countries’ do exist, but the president shouldn’t say so

By Philip Wegmann

Published January 12, 2018 7:19pm ET

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‘Shithole countries’ do exist, but the president shouldn’t say so — Africans were shocked on Friday to find President Trump had finally taken an interest in their continent. But it wasn't what people had hoped for. Using vulgar language, Trump on Thursday questioned why the U.S. would accept more immigrants from Haiti and "shithole countries" in Africa rather than places like Norway in rejecting a bipartisan immigration deal. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba) | Sunday Alamba

Rich Lowry turned to Joan Walsh and encapsulated the entire immigration debate Thursday night. Arguing about President Trump’s alleged classification of “shithole countries,” the National Review editor asked Walsh whether she’d rather live in Norway or Haiti. Walsh wouldn’t answer.

Especially telling, that silence has been the norm as politicos and pundits rush to condemn Trump and in the same breath suggest his comments have no grounding in fact.

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