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No, the US ambassador to Panama did not resign over Trump's 'shithole' comment
January 12, 2018
Several news organizations have incorrectly reported that John Feeley, who served as the U.S. ambassador to Panama, resigned from his post in the aftermath of President Trump's reported use of the word "shithole" to describe particular nations.
Here's what MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi had to say:
And another Tweet from an NPR producer:
From the Washington Blade's Michael Lavers:
It appears to be very fake news, according to a publication in Panama.
According to Panama's Dia a Dia news, Feeley announced his resignation Thursday around noon, which was well before news reports came out about the president's controversial "shithole" comment.
The report said Feeley resigned for undisclosed personal reasons and that he reported his decision in a statement to both the White House and the government in Panama.
Additionally, it's strange that the media is grouping Panama with Haiti and other impoverished nations referenced by the president. Over the past few years, Panama has been a free country that has experienced a soaring GDP per capita, thanks to deregulation and a business-friendly climate. Panamanians are also reported to be the happiest people in the world.
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