“Such Good English?”: Trump’s Comment to Liberian President Sparks Outrage Across Africa
As President Donald Trump hosted five African leaders at the White House on Wednesday, a single comment—delivered with his trademark bravado—ignited a diplomatic firestorm across the African continent. Turning to Liberian President Joseph Boakai, Trump offered what he seemingly thought was a compliment:“Such good English, it’s beautiful. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?” Boakai, composed and unfazed, replied that he was educated in … Continue reading “Such Good English?”: Trump’s Comment to Liberian President Sparks Outrage Across Africa
