The exchange took place during a meeting in the White House between Trump and five West African leaders on Wednesday.

Never mind that Liberia's official language is in fact English, Trump's statement proves he either knows nothing about the country or that he just doesn't care.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise for the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai sparked confusion on ...

Liberian President Joseph Boakai joined the presidents of Senegal, Gabon, and more in a meeting at the White House, where Trump complimented Boakai’s speech.

Donald Trump’s remark on Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s fluent English at a White House meeting drew mixed reactions.

President Donald Trump was surprised Wednesday to hear the Liberian president speak fluent English, even though it’s ...

Liberians reacted with a mix of anger and weary resignation on Thursday after discovering that the leader of their country's ...

US President Donald Trump's comments praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai's English proficiency drew criticism from Liberians, who perceived it as patronizing. Despite some defending Trump, many ...

President Donald Trump was visibly impressed when he praised the president of Liberia for his English-speaking skills during ...

Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African studies professor Joseph Massad’s spring 2025 “Palestinian and Israeli Politics and Societies” class has sparked controversy and prompted School International ...