Trump’s Liberia Gaffe: Praises President’s English, Unaware It’s the Official Language
Trump Stumbles Over Liberia's Official Language in Awkward White House Moment
At a White House summit intended to strengthen ties between the United States and Africa, former President Donald Trump once again found himself at the center of an international faux pas—this time, by praising the English skills of Liberian President Joseph Boakai, apparently unaware that English is Liberia's official language.
The moment occurred during a high-profile meeting on Wednesday with leaders from five West African nations: Liberia, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal. Each leader was invited to discuss investment, security cooperation, and shifting the US-Africa relationship from aid dependency to trade-driven growth.
"Where Did You Learn Such Beautiful English?"
During the televised s...