While the Trump administration called the president's remarks a "heartfelt compliment," Liberians watching the event said his ...

President Trump hailed Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his mastery of English Wednesday during a meeting with African ...

MONROVIA, Liberia — There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after President Trump praised the English skills of ...

Liberia's President Joseph Boakai poses for a photo, prior to the start of the ECOWAS meeting, in Abuja, Nigeria, July 7, ...

"Well, thank you," Trump responded. "And such good English. Such beautiful - where did you - where did you learn to speak so beautifully? Where - where were you educated? Where?" ...

President Trump hailed Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his mastery of English Wednesday during a meeting with African leaders at the White House. English is the official language of Liberia.

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.

Trump is in awe of Liberian President Joseph Boakai During a gathering with five African leaders on Wednesday, President Trump reportedly turned to President Boakai and said, “Such good English ...