How Republicans reacted to Trump's "shithole" slur

Plus: Trump's nuclear plans No Images? Click here         Few Republicans Acknowledged Trump’s ‘Shithole’ Slur Democrats were quick to denounce President Donald Trump after reports that he referred to Haiti and some African nations as “shithole countries” while discussing immigration reform with lawmakers at the White House. Most Republicans, on the other hand, were notably silent on the president’s shockingly vulgar remark, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and GOP chair Ronna McDaniel.  House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) called Trump’s comments “very unfortunate” and Sen. Marco Rubio posted a long Twitter thread about the many ways Haitians have made an impact in the U.S. But by Friday morning, long after Trump reportedly asked, “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here,” most GOP lawmakers had still not said anything publicly about the president’s racially charged remark. He was said to have made the comment when lawmakers pressed to restore protections for immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and multiple African nations. READ MORE     WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING? Here's a draft of Trump's nuclear review. He wants a lot more nukes. The final version of the NPR is scheduled to be released in February.  READ MORE The new tax law lets billionaire team owners keep building stadiums with your money. Republicans in the House almost killed the subsidy, but senators just wanted it more. READ MORE Trump's statement on his canceled trip to London is full of falsehoods. He blames Obama for the move of the U.S. embassy in the British capital, even though it was first planned under Bush. READ MORE    .     ICYMI Trump's new Medicaid rules aren't about empowering people. They're about punishing the poor.   A tiny tax hike on people who bike to work help explains the whole GOP tax law. Nobody seems to know why Republicans singled out cyclists’ benefits.   The Supreme Court agreed to hear another gerrymandering case. It is the latest voting rights dispute taken up by the justices.    . Want more?  Dianne Feinstein: If Trump Can’t Stop Being Racist, He Needs To Go Media Euphemisms For ‘Racist’ Are Stupidly Tinged People On Twitter Tell Trump No One In Norway Wants To Come To His ‘Shithole Country’     How will Trump’s administration impact you? Sign up for our email and find out. Did a friend send you this? Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Want more? Here are two other newsletters you'll love: The Morning Email and Must Reads. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe