The exchange between Trump and Liberian president Joseph Boakai took place during a lunch which the White House hosted for five West African leaders. Liberia's official language is English.
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- Trump hosted a lunch for five West African leaders at the White House. 6s
- The event focused on economic relations between Africa and the US. 11s
- Trump complimented Liberian President Boakai's English and asked where he learned it. 55s
- Boakai responded that he was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language. 1m 6s
- Trump has previously faced criticism for remarks about African countries. 1m 16s