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Don't fall for claim Liberian president wrote letter offering to teach Trump English
In a letter to the people of the U.S., Liberian President Joseph Boakai offered to give English lessons to President Donald Trump.
Trump praises Liberia's president on his mastery of English — his native tongue and the African nation's official language
Trump lauded Liberia's visiting President Joseph Boakai for having "such good English," apparently not realizing that it is both Boakai and his nation's primary language.
Trump says Liberian President speaks 'Such good English,' the nation's official language
President Donald Trump was visibly impressed by how well Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke English, the West Africa nation's official language.
Trump Praises Liberian President’s English — Even Though It’s the Country’s Official Language
Donald Trump complimented the English of President Joseph Boakai of Liberia, a nation whose official language is English. Liberia was founded in 1847 when freed enslaved people were resettled in Africa.
Liberians confused and angry after Trump’s ‘condescending’ praise for Boakai’s ‘beautiful English’
The exchange took place during a meeting in the White House between Trump and five West African leaders on Wednesday, amid a pivot from aid to trade in the U.S.
Trump's 'Good English' Praise Prompts Eye Rolls in Liberia, and Some Cheers
English is the official language of Liberia, a country founded in 1822 as a colony for free Black Americans. Government statements are published in standard English while spoken Liberian English reflects influences from pidgin and indigenous languages used across the country of around 5.
Hear what Liberians have to say about Trump’s praise for their president’s English skills
Donald Trump’s praise of his Liberian counterpart, Joseph Boakai, prompted criticism and offense in the country. Liberia was founded in 1822 by the American Colonization Society whose goal was to resettle freed slaves in Africa.
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.
Many Liberians are not amused after Trump praises their president’s English
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Trump's 'good English' praise prompts mixed reactions in Liberia
Liberians had mixed reactions on Thursday (July 10) after discovering U.S. President Donald Trump does not appear to know what language they speak, marveling at Liberian President Joseph Boakai's "beautiful" English on Wednesday and asking where he learned it.
English is Liberia's official language from a history of US slavery and colonization
English is the official language of Liberia. Over 20 indigenous languages are also still spoken. During a meeting with several African leaders, President Donald Trump made news with a compliment to the Liberian president,
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Liberians confused and angry after Trump's praise for Boakai's 'beautiful English'
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Trump compliments Liberian President Joseph Boakai's 'good English' - WKBW
President Trump hailed Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his mastery of English Wednesday during a meeting with African leaders at the White House. English is the official language of Liberia.
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Rep. Crockett Slams Trump’s ‘Racist’ Remark to Liberian President at White House | Video
Crockett accuses Trump of racism for praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English, despite it being Liberia’s official ...