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Trump, Liberia and English

Trump says the president of Liberia, where English is the official language, speaks 'such good English'

Trump made the remarks at a White House meeting with the leaders of several African nations. Many Liberians are the descendants of freed American slaves.

BBC on MSN · 19h

Five things Trump should know about Liberia and why they speak 'good English'

US President Donald Trump has praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking "good English" and asked him where he went to school. What Trump might have missed is that Liberia shares a unique and long-standing historical connection with the US.

Reuters on MSN · 18h

Trump's 'good English' praise prompts eye rolls in Liberia, and some cheers

Liberians reacted with a mix of anger and weary resignation on Thursday after discovering that the leader of their country's closest bilateral partner does not appear to know what language they speak.

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Donald Trump branded 'condescending' after bizarre remarks to Liberia’s President

Donald Trump was visibly surprised when he addressed Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s President, but comments made to the 80-year-old ...

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Trump's 'Condescending' Remark to Liberia's President Reminds Us Of 1 Belittling Phrase

Trump's comments to Liberian President Joseph Boakai were reminiscent of an offensive phrase that's commonly directed at Black people, experts say.

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Trump blasted after he’s amazed at African leader’s ‘beautiful English’: ‘Racist and wrong’

English is the official language of Liberia, a west African nation formed by freed American and Caribbean slaves. Its capital, Monrovia, pays tribute to former U.S. President James Monroe, who ...

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Donald Trump’s ‘peak ignorance’ ripped by rep: ‘Never misses an opportunity to be racist’

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) rarely misses an opportunity to call the president out. That probably has something to do ...

France 24 on MSN1d

Trump meets five West African leaders, hails pivot from aid to trade

During their meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, the leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, ...

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African leaders seek to charm Trump with talk of Nobel Peace Prize

Five leaders from Africa endorsed President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize as they advocated for their countries’ ...

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