Article snippet: MORE reportedly referred to immigrants from Haiti and African countries as coming from “shithole countries” on Thursday. Trump made the comment in an Oval Office meeting with lawmakers during a discussion of protections for immigrants from several countries, according to The Washington Post. “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” Trump said, according to multiple people briefed on the meeting. He reportedly suggested the U.S. should bring in more immigrants from countries such as Norway. Sens. MORE (R-Va.) were present at the meeting and were surprised by the comments, according to the Post. “Certain Washington politicians choose to fight for foreign countries, but President Trump will always fight for the American people,” White House spokesman Raj Shah said when asked to comment on the Post story, before outlining Trump's requirements for an immigration deal. “The president will only accept an immigration deal that adequately addresses the visa lottery system and chain migration — two programs that hurt our economy and allow terrorists into our country," the spokesman said. "Like other nations that have merit-based immigration, President Trump is fighting for permanent solutions that make our country stronger by welcoming those who can contribute to our society, grow our economy and assimilate into our great nation. He will always reject temporary, weak and dangerous stopgap measures that threaten the lives of hardworking Amer... Link to the full article to read more