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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 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'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.

Liberians confused and angry after Trump's praise for Boakai's 'beautiful English'

While the Trump administration called the president's remarks a "heartfelt compliment," Liberians watching the event said his ...

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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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No offense taken: Liberia's Foreign Minister's take on Trump's education remarks

Liberia's president Joseph Boakai expressed that he was "honoured" to meet with US President Donald Trump last week and did not take offense at Trump's remark regarding his English fluency — which is ...

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Liberia responds to Trump's native language gaffe

Liberia's president was "honored" to meet US counterpart Donald Trump this week and wasn't offended by Trump's comment about ...

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