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Liberians confused and angry after Trump’s ‘condescending’ praise for their leader’s English

English has been the west African nation’s official language since the 1800s.

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

Liberian President Joseph Boakai poses for a photo, prior to the start of the ECOWAS meeting, in Abuja, Nigeria, July 7, 2024. 


MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai.

“Such good English,” Trump said to Boakai at the White House, with visible surprise. “Such beautiful English.”

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