Trump after 's---hole' reports tells African leaders he 'deeply respects' them
"The language used by me at the DACA meeting was tough, but this was not the language used", Trump said in a tweet.
President Trump told African leaders that he "deeply respects" that people of their nations amid ongoing controversy surrounding alleged derogatory remarks made by the president.
The 55-nation, African Union summit this weekend is being held in the Ethiopia capital of Addis Ababa.
President Donald Trump said the United States "deeply respects" Africans and will dispatch its top diplomat to the continent, in a letter to African leaders.
Many in Africa were taken aback by the comments after almost a year of little attention by the Trump administration to the world's second most populous continent. Concerns have been widespread over proposed deep cuts to U.S. foreign aid and a shift from humanitarian assistance to counterterrorism.
The comment attributed to Trump was made earlier this month during a White House meeting with congressional leaders about reforming USA immigration law, particularly a federal program that promotes diversity among the country's immigrant population.
In a charm offensive, Trump had earlier in a meeting with Rwanda leader, Paul Kagame, in Davos, Switzerland, sent "his warmest regards", to AU leaders.
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Trump's letter, seen by The Associated Press and confirmed by two United States officials, says the USA "profoundly respects" the partnerships and values shared by the U.S. and Africans and that the president's commitment to strong relationships with African nations is "firm".
African leaders are expected to respond to Trump's vulgar remark at their summit this weekend.
He said the United States supports AU's fight against terrorism, something he said will collectively improve air transport security, foster better trade between the USA and the African continent and safeguard legal immigration.
After the alleged comments came to light, US diplomats in Africa and elsewhere were summoned by respective governments to explain the remarks.
The letter gives no details on Mr Tillerson's upcoming visit. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, however, countered by expressing his love for Trump and saying he should be praised for not mincing his words.
In the letter to the AU, Trump goes personal and even compliments individual AU leaders for their good leadership.
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