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United States President Donald Trump has drawn mockery after he complimented the president of Liberia for speaking English ...
While the Trump administration called the president's remarks a "heartfelt compliment," Liberians watching the event said his ...
US president appeared surprised by his counterpart’s ‘beautiful English’, despite it being Liberia’s national language.
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has launched what his office describes as an unprecedented reconciliation campaign, ...
President Trump hailed Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his mastery of English Wednesday during a meeting with African ...
Liberia's Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah says President Joseph Boakai's recent trip to the United States is likely to generate significant domestic benefits, even as public concerns mount over ...
Founded in 1822 by freed African Americans, Liberia has spoken English as its official language ever since — making Trump’s remark deeply tone-deaf.
"Well, thank you," Trump responded. "And such good English. Such beautiful - where did you - where did you learn to speak so beautifully? Where - where were you educated? Where?" ...
U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise for the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai sparked confusion on ...