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.

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.

The U.S. president’s embarrassing praise for the African leader’s facility with his own language drew mockery and accusations of ignorance.

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.

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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.

The US president asked where Joseph Boakai learned to speak "so beautifully" at a White House meeting with West African leaders.