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Trump, Liberia and English

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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Many Liberians take offense after Trump praises their president’s English

U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise of the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has drawn confusion in the English-speaking African country.

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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.

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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 ...

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Trump asks the President of Liberia, where English is the official ...

President Joseph Boakai laughed at the question but didn’t say that English is the official language of his country, which was founded by formerly enslaved and freeborn African Americans.

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