Trump, however, denied using the derogatory remarks during a meeting with lawmakers on immigration reform, but admitted he used "tough" language in that meeting.
Trump, in a series of tweets, defended his immigration stance and claimed that the remarks attributed to him were not accurate.
Trump yesterday met senators and congressmen and pushed for immigrants from certain Asian countries who help America economically.
"Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?" Trump was quoted by multiple media reports.
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His comments, which has been slammed by Democratic lawmakers, was first reported by The Washington Post. The New York Times later reported the same comment.
Trump today rejected reports that he told lawmakers that the US should block immigrants from "shithole" countries.
"The language used by me at the DACA meeting was tough, but this was not the language used," Trump tweeted.
The White House did not deny his remark but issued a statement saying Trump supports immigration policies that welcome those who can contribute to our society.
Trump, according to a White House official, also suggested he would be open to more immigrants from Asian countries because he felt they help the US economically, The report said.
"Sadly, Democrats want to stop paying our troops and government workers in order to give a sweetheart deal, not a fair deal, for DACA. Take care of our Military, and our Country, FIRST! Trump said in another tweet.
Trump has been calling for merit-based immigration, of which people from countries like India could be a major beneficiary.
"I want to fund our military, not do a Dem defund because of the Democrats not being interested in life and safety, DACA has now taken a big step backwards. The Dems will threaten 'shutdown,' but what they are really doing is shutting down our military, at a time we need it most. Get smart, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" Trump said.
The African Union said that Trump's description of African nations as "shithole countries" was upsetting.
"President Trump's comments are racist and a disgrace. They do not reflect our nations values. Immigrants from throughout the world of all races, nationalities, and religions have built this country and are contributing today to its improvement," said House Democratic Whip Steny H Hoyer.
"These comments clearly reflect the President's true feelings on immigrants and make it extremely doubtful that he will work in an honest, decent way that reflects Americas best values on legislation to protect DREAMers," Hoyer said.
"Language like that shouldn't be heard in locker rooms and it shouldn't be heard in the White House," said Congresswoman Ilena Ros-Lehtinen.
In a statement, Shah said the President will only accept an immigration deal that adequately addresses the visa lottery system and chain migration two programs that hurt American economy and allow terrorists into the country.
"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," Shah said.
Earlier in the day, in an interview to The Wall Street Journal, Trump asserted that he will not accept any immigration deal that does not hasa provision to build a wall along the Mexico border.
"We have to have a wall. We don't have a wall, we are not doing the deal," he reiterated.
Trump, who has had a series of meeting with lawmakers on immigration reform over the past several days, said he has a good chance to make a deal.
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