Trump Praises Liberia’s President for Speaking English, Sparking Amusement
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday complimented Liberian President Joseph Boakai on his English-speaking skills, despite English being the official language of Liberia.
The moment occurred during a White House lunch with African leaders when, after Boakai’s brief remarks, Trump asked where he had learned to speak English so well. Boakai, a business graduate, explained that he was educated in Liberia, where English is the first language for most citizens.
