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Trump Just Discovered Liberia Speaks English (w/ Holly Berkley Fletcher)
Former CIA Africa analyst Holly Berkley Fletcher joins Ben Parker to discuss Trump’s latest detour into foreign policy confusion. What started as a trade pitch turned into a cringe history lesson and a whole lot of awkward.Check out more from Holly here!Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.For ad-free, audio editions …
Trump’s ‘good English’ praise prompts eye-rolls and cheers in Liberia
Liberians reacted with a mix of anger and weary resignation on Thursday after discovering the leader of their country's closest bilateral partner does not appear to know what language they speak.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, congratulated the President of Liberia, Joseph Boakai, for his “beautiful English,” without knowing that it is the official language of the African country, causing a great stir on social networks. The episode occurred in Washington during a meeting with leaders of West Africa. Boakai talked in perfect English about issues about the country’s relationship with that continent. US President Donald …
U.S. President Donald Trump experienced an uncomfortable moment in congratulating his ‘good English’ counterpart from Liberia, Joseph Boakai, not knowing that this is the official language of the African nation. This Wednesday, the U.S. president received at a working luncheon representatives from five African countries – Gabon, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal and Liberia itself – who could avoid the tariffs imposed by their government.
LONDON: As usual, by embarrassing his guests, the scene comes out, even to provoke controversy and media review, United States President Donald Trump boycotted President Mohamed Ould El-Sheikh Al-Faguani of Mauritania to silence him, and President Bissau Omar Sisoko Impalo of Guinea demanded that his name and country be mentioned, while he was surprised that Liberian President Joseph Bouakai spoke English.
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