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Crockett Accuses Trump of Being ‘Racist and Wrong’ for ‘Blatantly Offensive’ Remark to Liberian Leader

WASHINGTON, D.C., JUL 10 – Rep. Jasmine Crockett called President Trump racist for questioning Liberian President Boakai's English despite it being Liberia's official language, highlighting misunderstandings in diplomatic exchanges.

  • On July 9, 2025, at the White House, President Donald Trump convened a lunch with African dignitaries that included Liberian President Joseph Boakai in the State Dining Room in Washington.
  • The meeting occurred amid ongoing U.S. efforts to build economic ties with African nations, but Trump’s question to Boakai about where he learned English drew criticism since English is Liberia's official language.
  • Trump praised Boakai’s command of the English language, asking where he had acquired such eloquence, while Boakai noted his education in Liberia and emphasized his commitment to fostering peace in the region.
  • Representative Jasmine Crockett criticized Trump for his comments, accusing him of consistently making racist remarks and repeatedly embarrassing himself, as she expressed on X in response to his meeting with Liberia's president.
  • This exchange highlighted accusations of racial insensitivity amid diplomatic talks, suggesting persistent criticism of Trump’s conduct may affect U.S.-Africa relations.
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Donald Trump's praise of Liberian President Joseph Boakai's good command of English - whose country's official language is English - is causing frustration among Liberians. "What Trump said was not ignorance. It was disrespect and pettiness disguised as praise," author William VS Tubman III told Reuters.

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Penn Live broke the news in Harrisburg, United States on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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