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Trump repeats call for immigrants from Sweden, Norway and Denmark
At a campaign rally in Perry, Georgia, Donald Trump urged the United States to admit immigrants from Sweden, Norway and Denmark instead of countries he labeled as “skithusländer.”
During a speech in Perry, Georgia, Donald Trump referenced his earlier controversial remarks about “skithusländer,” naming Libya, Yemen, Haiti and Somalia. He questioned why the U.S. accepts people from those nations and suggested focusing on migrants from Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Norway and Denmark. The comment reflects a recurring theme in his public statements.
Why it matters
The remarks highlight Trump's ongoing focus on immigration policy and his targeting of specific countries.
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