Trump, Liberia and English
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'Ignorant' Trump slammed for praising Liberian president's 'good English' - forgetting one thingTrump complimented Liberia’s president, Joseph Boakai, on his English-speaking skills and asked him where he was educated. Boakai laughed at the awkward moment but saved Trump’s blushes at the time by failing to mention that English is his country’s ...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) rarely misses an opportunity to call the president out. That probably has something to do with him often referring to her as “low IQ.” Whatever the reason, though, Crockett was there to rip the president once more for the apparent gaffe.
Critics accused Trump of being ignorant and offensive after he appeared surprised to hear the President of Liberia speak English well—despite English being the African nation’s official language.
President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations on Wednesday that he was shifting the U.S. approach to the continent from aid to trade and that the United States is a better partner for Africa than China.
President Donald Trump hosted five African presidents at the White House on Wednesday for conversations around possible economic partnerships with the U.S.
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TAG24 NEWS on MSNTrump eyes African mineral resources at trade summit in the shadow of harsh aid cutsTrump hailed West Africa's rich natural resources as he hosted five of its leaders Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade relations.