Trump praises Liberian president’s English, the country’s official language

Summary

During a meeting at the White House with several African leaders, President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his English-speaking skills, asking about his education. Boakai, whose country boasts English as its official language, humorously refrained from correcting Trump, highlighting Liberia’s history as Africa’s oldest republic, founded in 1822 by freed American slaves.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5:

President Trump told Liberia’s leader, Joseph Boakai, that he speaks very good English, not knowing that English is the main language in Liberia.

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