Hundreds of immigration activists, clergy members and others participate in a protest against Trump's immigration policies in front of the Federal Building in New York City, on Friday. Pic/AFP

President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over efforts of some US lawmakers to protect immigrants from Haiti and African countries, asking why America should accept citizens from "s***hole" countries, triggering protests. Trump met senators and Congressmen and pushed for immigrants from certain Asian countries, which help America economically.