'Go a little bit quicker': Trump scolds African leaders for talking too much

Published 2 days ago• 1 minute read

David Edwards

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David Edwards has spent over a decade reporting on social justice, human rights and politics for Raw Story. He also writes Crooks and Liars. He has a background in enterprise resource planning and previously managed the network infrastructure for the North Carolina Department of Correction.

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts, as he hosts a lunch for African leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 9, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

President Donald Trump scolded the leaders of several African nations because he said they were talking too much.

At a luncheon with the leaders on Wednesday, Trump spoke at length about his accomplishments before handing the floor over to the president of Mauritania. Within minutes, however, the U.S. president lost his patience and signaled for the leader to wrap up his remarks.

"I appreciate it," Trump said. "Maybe we're going to have to go a little bit quicker than this because we have a whole schedule. If I could just say your name and your country would be great."

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