US president Donald Trump stumbled into an awkward gaffe by praising Liberia's leader for speaking 'such good English' - despite it being the country's official language.
During a gathering with several West African leaders at the White House on Wednesday, Trump zeroed in on Liberian president Joseph Boakai to commend his command of the English language.
Trump told Boakai with a broad smile: 'Such good English.'
He then proceeded to ask: 'Where did you learn to speak so beautifully? Where were you educated?'
The comment, delivered in front of dignitaries and cameras, might have been brushed off as an awkward attempt at flattery.
