Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa

US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language.

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SalonLeft· 446d ago

Trump praises Liberian president's "good English"

Seattle TimesLean Left· 446d ago

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

CNNLean Left· 446d ago· ran in 6 outlets

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 446d ago

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

BostonLean Left· 446d ago

Trump praised Liberian president's 'beautiful English.' It's been the country's official language since the 1800s.

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KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 446d ago

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa

Local News 8Center· 446d ago

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 446d ago

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa

KRDOCenter· 446d ago

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa

KVIA El PasoCenter· 446d ago

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa

KRDOCenter· 446d ago

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa

KRDOCenter· 446d ago

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 446d ago

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa

Local News 8Center· 446d ago

Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa

Ran by 6 outlets· NBC Los Angeles, NBC4 Washington, +4 more
NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 446d ago

Trump says the president of Liberia, where English is the official language, speaks 'good English'

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 446d ago

Trump says the president of Liberia, where English is the official language, speaks 'good English'

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 447d ago

Trump says the president of Liberia, where English is the official language, speaks 'good English'

NBC New YorkLean Left· 447d ago

Trump says the president of Liberia, where English is the official language, speaks 'good English'

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 447d ago

Trump says the president of Liberia, where English is the official language, speaks 'good English'

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 447d ago

Trump says the president of Liberia, where English is the official language, speaks 'good English'

The HillCenter· 446d ago

Trump praises Liberia leader’s English, the country’s official language

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 446d ago

Many Liberians take offense after Trump praises their president

The ColumbianCenter· 446d ago

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

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 446d ago

‘Such good English’: Liberians confused, angry at Trump comments to Boakai

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 446d ago

Trump praises Liberian president's English ability – DW

The GuardianLean Left· 447d ago

Trump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language

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