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

While the Trump administration called the president's remarks a "heartfelt compliment," Liberians watching the event said his ...

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

President Donald Trump was visibly impressed by how well Liberian President Joseph Boakai spoke English, the West Africa ...

(CNN) - President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong command of the English language during ...

US president appeared surprised by his counterpart’s ‘beautiful English’, despite it being Liberia’s national language.

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

There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai.

Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?” President Trump said to Liberian President Joseph Boakai. “Where were you ...

Boakai — who, like most Liberians, speaks English as a first language — indicated he had been educated in his native country.