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Trump compliments Liberian president, a native English speaker

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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
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