“I don’t Know What That Is”: Trump Faces Backlash Over His Congo Remark

“I don’t Know What That Is”: Trump Faces Backlash Over His Congo Remark

Donald Trump made a controversial comment about Congo during a meeting with Italy’s PM at the White House. While discussing immigration, he claimed criminals from across the world including Congo, were entering the US He added, “I don’t know what that is,” referring to Congo, a country with over 100 million people. The remark triggered backlash online, with critics calling it ignorant and offensive. Trump stood by his statement, blaming the current US leadership for weak border security. He claimed the US is being flooded with criminals from across the globe.