In yet another example of President Donald Trump’s signature candor and charm, a lighthearted remark during a White House meeting with African leaders has set the liberal media off — but Americans are seeing the moment for what it truly was: a genuine and respectful compliment.
During a joint press conference with Liberian President Joseph Boakai, Trump praised the foreign leader’s command of English:
“Such good English,” Trump said. “Where were you educated? In Liberia? That’s very interesting. It’s beautiful English. I have people at this table who can’t speak nearly as well.”
While the media tried to twist the remark into controversy, many viewers — especially older, patriotic Americans — saw it as classic Trump: confident, unscripted, and focused on building real relationships.
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Trump to the President of Liberia: "Such good English. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?"
— The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline) July 9, 2025
English is the official language of Liberia… pic.twitter.com/Q4nbmINHTr
Trump Delivers Results While the Media Spins
English is Liberia’s official language — a nation founded by freed American slaves and supported by U.S. leaders in the 1800s. Boakai, educated in Monrovia (a city named after U.S. President James Monroe), previously served under Africa’s first female president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
When asked about the exchange, a White House spokesperson didn’t hold back:
“Only the fake news could pathetically pick apart a sincere compliment that marked a historic moment in U.S.-Africa relations,” the statement read.
America First: Trump Courts Resource-Rich Allies
The meeting included leaders from Liberia, Gabon, Senegal, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau — nations with vast reserves of rare earth minerals vital to modern technology. President Trump invited them following an executive order in March aimed at ramping up American mineral production and reducing reliance on hostile powers like China.
So far this year, the Trump administration has already finalized major deals with China and Ukraine to access critical rare earth materials. This summit was the next step in advancing America First energy independence and geopolitical leverage.
The World Bank projects Liberia’s economy will grow by 5% in 2025, thanks to mining, agriculture, and foreign investment. The country, home to 5.7 million people, is rich in gold, neodymium, and other strategic resources vital to U.S. interests.
African Leaders Applaud Trump’s Vision
Liberian President Boakai praised President Trump’s leadership directly:
“Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States, and we believe in your policy of making America great again.”
Other African leaders echoed that message, endorsing Trump’s “America First” agenda and calling for stronger economic ties with the United States.
While the mainstream press obsessively focused on Trump’s compliment, millions of Americans saw the bigger picture: President Trump is strengthening American industry, securing vital resources, and leading with confidence on the world stage — no teleprompter needed.