English is the official language of Liberia. pic.twitter.com/V77qZZPKL3
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 10, 2025
The room went quiet.
Now, let’s stop for a second. Liberia is a country in West Africa. But it’s not just any country. It was founded in 1822 by freed Black Americans who wanted a home after slavery. With help from the American Colonization Society, many former slaves moved there and built a country.
They chose English as their official language. In fact, it’s the main language used in schools, government, and even street signs. It’s also spoken every day by millions of Liberians — including President Boakai.
Boakai also speaks other local languages like Kissi and Mendi. But yes, like most educated Liberians, he speaks English fluently. So Trump asking him “where did you learn English?” is like asking a British leader where they learned to drink tea.
The media in Liberia noticed the awkward moment. The Daily Observer, one of Liberia’s top newspapers, said Trump was “impressed by Boakai’s remarks” and “jokingly” asked about his English. But many ordinary Liberians were not amused. One person on social media wrote, “This is the most cringe thing I’ve ever seen this imbecile do what an embarrassment.”
This is the most cringe thing I’ve ever seen this imbecile do what an embarrassment
— TPeters (@TAPeters222) July 10, 2025
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Sadly, this isn’t Trump’s first bad moment with Africa.
During his first term, he reportedly called African nations “s***hole countries.” That comment caused a global uproar. He denied saying it, but Senator Dick Durbin, who was in the room, confirmed it.
And just a few weeks ago, Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. What did he do? He made him sit through a video full of fake stories about “white genocide” in South Africa — a lie pushed by far-right groups.
Trump used the video to promote a new plan: giving special refugee status to white Afrikaner farmers, even though many Black South Africans are the ones facing poverty and violence.
So when Trump asked Boakai where he learned English, it wasn’t just a funny moment. It showed something deeper — a lack of basic knowledge and respect.
The orange moron never misses an opportunity to demonstrate how stupid & uneducated he is.
— Gerald – Russia:Go f*ck yourself (@GeraltKa) July 10, 2025
very shameful and derogatory of US president…
— Alma Muller (@AlmaMulie) July 10, 2025
Liberia is not some tiny island. It has history. It has culture. And yes, it speaks English.
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