A video captures the moment U.S. President Donald Trump questioned Liberian President Joseph Boakai about his educational background, expressing admiration for his English accent.
In the now-viral video, Liberian President Joseph Boakai expresses his desire to partner with the United States in promoting regional stability and preventing conflict.
Following their interaction, Donald Trump questioned Joseph Boakai’s educational background, referencing his English accent.
“You speak well. Where did you learn to speak such beautiful English? Where were you educated?” Trump asked.
In response, Boakai explained that he received his education in Liberia, prompting Trump to compliment his accent.
Notably, Joseph Boakai attended the College of West Africa, one of Liberia’s most prestigious secondary schools, and later earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Liberia in 1972.
Check out reactions that have followed below….
Nze Chioma remarked, “A president in Africa is answering another president in America yes sir”.
Kene Mark noted, “Tinubu told us he school in America, make him go nah make Oga Trump interview him for us”.
Obiara Junior asserted, “Very disrespectful compliment. I usually feel disrespected when some English colleagues give me this kinda compliment. Like they’re indirectly saying most Nigerians they come across don’t speak good English ”.
Anum Simeon wrote, “Power pass power.The president of a country answering “ Yes sir, “ Yes sir” to another president of a different country”.
