Twitter has a field day after Trump praises #Nambia healthcare

President Donald Trump once again became the subject of scrutiny on social media after he mispronounced 'Namibia' during the UN General Assembly. Picture: Xinhua/Li Muzi

President Donald Trump once again became the subject of scrutiny on social media after he mispronounced 'Namibia' during the UN General Assembly. Picture: Xinhua/Li Muzi

Published Sep 21, 2017

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Cape Town - President Donald Trump once again became the subject of scrutiny, laughter and confusion on social media after he mispronounced 'Namibia' during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The president referred to the southwestern country of Africa, as 'Nambia', while praising its health system which he said was 'increasingly efficient'.

The White House later stated that Trump, in fact, was talking about Namibia. 

Trump mentioned Nambia twice during the session attended by leaders of several African nations that included Ghana, Namibia and Uganda.

As one would expect, thousands took to Twitter to make fun of Trump's faux pax.

It is not the first time Tweeps had fun at the expense of the US president's error.

In late May this year, Trump tweeted 'Despite the constant negative press covfefe'. (Many thought 'covfefe' meant coverage, in case you were wondering.) The tweet was later deleted.

I hear that #Nambia produces some amazing #covfefe. Must get me some soon.

β€” George Negas (@GeorgeNegas) September 21, 2017

I want him to show us where the hell #Nambia isπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

β€” kimber arnett parson (@kimdrum3) September 21, 2017

Whenever anyone asks me where I'm "really from" I'm going to tell them the truth: Nambia.

β€” Kashana (@kashanacauley) September 20, 2017

Could it be that Wakanda and T'Challa exist, but in our universe they're called #Nambia and #Covfefe? #TrumpKnowsMCUisReal

β€” Joe Hansbarger (@Joe_Hansbarger) September 21, 2017

#Nambia Maybe he meant Zambia or even Gambia 😲😲😲

β€” Ray Moletsane (@raymoletsane) September 21, 2017

I could always book a holiday in #Nambia I suppose, #Nambians are wonderful people.

β€” Tony Hughes (@TheProtestBoard) September 21, 2017

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