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Donald Trump gets President AKD’s name wrong

Thursday, 10 July 2025 - 7:04 pm

U.S. President Donald Trump, in a letter announcing a 30 per cent tariff on Sri Lankan exports, has accidentally referred to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as ‘Aruna’ Kumara Dissanayake.

The letter, dated July 9 and sent on official White House letterhead, includes the incorrect spelling of the Sri Lankan President's name.

It has been widely shared on social media, with many users pointing out and commenting on the mistake.


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