Trump's comments to Liberian President Joseph Boakai were reminiscent of an offensive phrase that's commonly directed at ...

United States President Donald Trump has drawn mockery after he complimented the president of Liberia for speaking English ...

U.S. President Donald Trump’s praise of the “beautiful” English of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has drawn confusion in ...

President Donald Trump asked the President of Liberia, where English is the official language, where he learned to speak it ...

President Donald Trump sparked backlash once again after complimenting the President of Liberia on speaking “such good ...

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

US President Donald Trump has praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking "good English" and asked him where he ...

Liberia's Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah says President Joseph Boakai's recent trip to the United States is likely to generate significant domestic benefits, even as public concerns mount over ...

Liberians reacted with a mix of anger and weary resignation on Thursday (July 10) after discovering that the leader of their ...

Donald Trump was visibly surprised when he addressed Joseph Boakai, Liberia’s President, but comments made to the 80-year-old politician have since caused a stir ...

Founded in 1822 by freed African Americans, Liberia has spoken English as its official language ever since — making Trump’s remark deeply tone-deaf.

Trump’s surprise at Liberian President Boakai’s English sparks backlash, with many calling the remarks patronizing despite official reassurances.