US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language.

Trump made the remarks at a White House meeting with the leaders of several African nations. Many Liberians are the descendants of freed American slaves.

Liberians reacted with a mix of anger and weary resignation on Thursday after discovering that the leader of their country's closest bilateral partner does not appear to know what language they speak.

President Donald Trump made an embarrassing gaffe when he praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language. What Trump apparently didn’t realize is that Boakai was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language.

President Donald Trump lauded praise on Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English skills Wednesday, seemingly unaware that English is the country’s official national language and that the U.S. played a major role in the nation’s development.

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President Donald Trump was visibly impressed by how well Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke English, the West Africa nation's official language.

President Donald Trump said there is a "very good chance" of a ceasefire in Gaza this week or next, after meeting Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday for the second time in two days to discuss the situation.