Mr Trump praised President Joseph Boakai on his English-speaking skills, Liberia's official language. Read more at ...

Donald Trump’s praise of his Liberian counterpart, Joseph Boakai, prompted criticism and offense in the country. Liberia was ...

U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise of the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai drew confusion Thursday ...

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There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after US President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President ...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) had a different take. “Asking the President of Liberia where he learned English when it’s ...

Founded in 1822 by freed African Americans, Liberia has spoken English as its official language ever since — making Trump’s remark deeply tone-deaf.

Crockett accuses Trump of racism for praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English, despite it being Liberia’s official language.

With many expressing a sense of indignation and disappointment at Trump's comment, African netizens have been vocal in their opinions on platforms like X and Facebook, noting that English is the ...

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