by Associated Press
JOHANNESBURG
— Dozens of former U.S. ambassadors to African countries have written
to President Donald Trump expressing “deep concern” over his comments
about the continent and warning that respectful engagement is crucial to
protecting American interests.
The letter to
Trump is signed by 78 former envoys including former assistant
secretaries of state for African affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield and
Johnnie Carson. The letter, dated Tuesday, asks the president to
“reassess” his views on the 54-nation continent, which it calls blessed
with “almost unparalleled natural resources” and with which the U.S. has
deep historical ties.
Trump referred to
African nations as “shithole countries” last week in dismissing a
bipartisan immigration proposal, according to those at the meeting. The
president has denied using that language, but others present insist he
did.
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Source: NBC News
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