Trump asks the President of Liberia, where English is the official language, where he learned to speak it ‘so beautifully’
Trump commends Liberian president’s English during lunch with African leaders
- Donald Trump questioned Liberian President Joseph Boakai about his English proficiency during a White House lunch with African leaders.
- Trump asked Boakai where he learned to speak English 'so beautifully', despite English being Liberia's official language.
- President Boakai chuckled in response and confirmed he was educated in Liberia.
- Boakai, who has held top roles in both public and private sectors, was born in a rural village and pursued education in Monrovia, according to his official biography.
- Trump has previously made similar remarks regarding the English-speaking abilities of other international figures.
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