Executive Mansion Says “The Conversation Focused On Matters Of Mutual Interest, Including Areas Of Regional Peace And Stability, And Cooperation”
Some five months after United States President Donald Trump welcomed Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and few other African leaders at a White House summit but singled out Boakai for his “strong grasp of the English language”, a pre-Christmas phone call has come to the Liberian leader from President Trump.
Relishing the Trump call, the Executive Mansion said in a n a press release Monday, December 22, said “the call reflects ongoing interactions between the two countries as Liberia advances its national agenda…”
Back in July this year during the White House visit, the CNN reported “Trump asked Boakai: “Such good English, it’s beautiful. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?” Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa | CNN
It was further reported that President Boakai informed Trump of his place of education, prompting Trump to express his curiosity.
“That’s very interesting,” he said, “I have people at this table who can’t speak nearly as well.” Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa | CNN
Monday’s phone call from Trump to Boakai is beginning to spark debate on local radio stations, with some joining the ruling Unity Party administration in relishing the development, while critics of the government feel it should be celebrating deliverance of good government and improving the wellbeing of ordinary Liberian citizens.
BELOW IS FULL TEXT OF THE EXECUTIVE MANSION PRESS RELEASE OF TRUMP’S MONDAY PHONE CALL:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Boakai Holds Cordial Telephone Chat with U.S. President Donald J. Trump
December 22, 2025
Executive Mansion, Monrovia —President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on Sunday, December 21, received a telephone call from the President of the United States of America, His Excellency Donald J. Trump.
The conversation focused on matters of mutual interest, including areas of regional peace and stability, and cooperation in key areas such as governance, economic development, and security.
President Trump conveyed greetings to President Boakai and the people of Liberia, acknowledging the longstanding historical relationship between the two countries. President Boakai welcomed the engagement and spoke to Liberia’s priorities aimed at good governance, growth, and national development.
Both leaders expressed optimism about continued dialogue and engagement between Liberia and the United States.
The call reflects ongoing interactions between the two countries as Liberia advances its national development agenda on the heels of Liberia’s assumption of her seat on the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member.