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Trump, Liberia and President Boakai

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

Trump made the remarks at a White House meeting with the leaders of several African nations. Many Liberians are the descendants of freed American slaves.

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Where is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’?

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Trump praises Liberia's president on his mastery of English - his native tongue and the African nation's official language

Trump praises English-speaking Liberian president’s English

President Trump complimented the president of Liberia on his English, apparently unaware that it’s the country’s official language.

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Six things Trump should know about Liberia after he praised leader's 'good English'

Trump’s brutal ‘good English’ gaffe with African leader shows president is oblivious to this key fact

Trump's 'Good English' Praise Prompts Eye Rolls in Liberia, and Some Cheers

Boakai's inclusion on the guest list gave him an opportunity to tout Liberia's mineral assets and history of democratic elections.

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

Trump Congratulates Leader of English-Speaking Country for His Good English

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Trump praises Liberian President’s English, the official language of the West African nation

President Donald Trump was hosting West African leaders in Washington, where he praised the English of President of Liberia Joseph Boakai and asked where he learned it.

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President Trump WH Lovefest With African Leaders: We're Shifting From "A-I-D To Trade"

President Trump will meet with leaders from Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau for a "multilateral lunch" at the White House on Wednesday.

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Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excludes Africa’s big players

The White House is hosting an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of more than 50 nations are welcome to join.

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