Lesotho Foreign Minister Condemns Trump’s Dismissive Remark

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In a Reuters report, Lesotho’s foreign minister expressed shock and insult on Wednesday over U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that “nobody has ever heard of” the African nation. Trump made the remark during his address to Congress while criticizing foreign aid spending, including $8 million allocated for LGBTQI+ programs in Lesotho. In response, the minister invited Trump to visit the country.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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