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Trump's Cringe: Questions Liberian President's English Proficiency

7/10/2025

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In a cringe-worthy moment at a summit with African leaders, Donald Trump questioned Liberian President Joseph Boakai's English proficiency, oblivious to the fact that English is Liberia's official language. This gaffe not only highlights Trump's ignorance but also comes at a time when Liberia is bracing for severe cuts in U.S. aid, threatening its healthcare and vaccine initiatives.

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In a cringe-worthy moment at a summit with African leaders, Donald Trump questioned Liberian President Joseph Boakai's English proficiency, oblivious to the fact that English is Liberia's official language. This gaffe not only highlights Trump's ignorance but also comes at a time when Liberia is bracing for severe cuts in U.S. aid, threatening its healthcare and vaccine initiatives.