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Social Media Buzz: An 'Irish Proverb' Gets Reaction Online

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Today is St. Patrick's Day, and Thursday night President Trump recited a proverb to "stand together with our Irish friends." But many on social media have pointed out that the proverb actually comes from a Nigerian poet.

Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Danielle C. Belton (@blacksnob) of The Root about the story and other headlines catching attention online.

This segment aired on March 17, 2017.

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