President Trump showed impatience during a meeting with Mauritanian President Ghazouani, repeatedly interrupting him as he discussed investment opportunities. As Ghazouani spoke for approximately seven minutes, Trump attempted to conclude the meeting prematurely, gesturing for the presentation to end. He asked for clarification about the president’s name and country. In a separate interaction with Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Trump complimented Boakai's English skills, resulting in online mockery since English is Liberia’s official language. Trump's meetings aimed to address commercial opportunities with leaders of five African nations.
During a summit focused on commercial opportunities, President Trump attempted to rush Mauritanian President Ghazouani, asking for his name and country while showing impatience with his comments.
Trump's exchange with Liberian President Boakai included an awkward compliment about his English, prompting backlash due to the official language of Liberia being English.
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