Eric Trump defends his father on race: 'My father sees one color: Green'

Eric Trump, President Trump’s son, defended his father on Wednesday amid accusations of racism over the alleged "shithole" remark in reference to African countries.

"My father sees one color – green. He cares about the economy," Eric Trump said during an appearance on Fox News show 'Fox & Friends.' "He does not see race. He’s the least racist person I have ever met in my entire life."

According to the Washington Post, following a discussion about people coming to the U.S. from El Salvador, Haiti, and Africa, Trump said on Thursday, "Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?"

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His remark sparked widespread criticism.

Democratic Representative John Lewis told ABC News, "I think he’s a racist."

"It’s not how a president should speak. It’s not how a president should behave," former Vice President Joe Biden wrote on Twitter Friday. "Most of all, it’s not what a president should believe. We’re better than this."

Trump appeared to offer a denial, when he tweeted, "The language used by me at the DACA meeting was tough, but this was not the language used."

He also told reporters on Sunday, "No, I’m not a racist. I am the least racist person you have ever interviewed."

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