Trump Praises Liberian President’s “Beautiful English” But The Official Language Of Liberia Is English [VIDEO]

The Daily Beast reports:

Donald Trump has praised the president of Liberia for speaking “such good English”, seemingly unaware that Liberia’s official language is, in fact, English. The awkward remark was made as the U.S. president hosted five African leaders on Wednesday for lunch at the White House to discuss potential economic opportunities.

After inviting Liberian president Joseph Boakai to address the group, Trump thanked him and noted: “Such good English. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?” Boakai, who is Black, laughed and appeared somewhat confused as Trump pressed on: “Where were you educated? In Liberia?”

“Yes, sir,” he replied. “Well, that’s very interesting. Beautiful English,” Trump said. “I have people at this table who can’t speak nearly as well.”

Read the full article. As you surely know, Liberia was founded by freed America slaves and its flag is similar to that of the United States.

Trump to the President of Liberia: “Such good English. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?”

English is the official language of Liberia… pic.twitter.com/Q4nbmINHTr

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