Trump Sparks Outrage After Praising Liberian President’s English
Written by Site Hub on July 10, 2025
During a White House meeting with West African leaders, Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English, asking where he learned to speak “so beautifully”—despite English being Liberia’s official language since its founding. Many Liberians viewed the comment as patronizing and ignorant, given the countries’ deep historical ties. While Liberia’s government expressed no offense, critics described Trump’s remarks as emblematic of Western condescension. The comments also intensified anxiety over recent U.S. aid cuts to Liberia, which heavily relies on American support. Trump allies defended the statement as a compliment, but for many, it was another slight rooted in outdated perceptions.
Source: AP News
Image Source: U.S. Embassy Monrovia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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