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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ...

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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 administration has floated deporting third-party nationals to Africa. Here’s what we know

South Sudan has accepted eight third-country deportees from the U.S. and Rwanda says it’s in talk with the administration of ...

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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 MSN2d

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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