Senegal's leader flatters Trump with comments about golf skills
Faye suggested a new course to boost his country's tourism would be only six hours' flying time from New York, Miami or Europe.
"So, perhaps an investment could be made in a golf course in Senegal," Faye added. "That would be an opportunity for you to show off your skills on the golf course, too."
Trump replied that it was "nice."
"Some way to show off my skills," Trump said. "It's a long trip to show off my skill, but that's really nice."
The exchange followed a pattern of foreign leaders complimenting Trump.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented Trump with a copy of a letter nominating him for a Nobel Peace Prize when they met July 7. The African leaders also said he deserved a peace prize.
Ireland's Prime Minister Michael Martin in March praised Trump as the first president known to have invested in Ireland, through his Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg.
Keir Starmer, the United Kingdom's prime minister, had golf courses and royalty in his pocket when meeting with Trump in February. Trump has two golf courses in Scotland and local authorities are preparing a possible visit later this month.
Starmer invited Trump to an unprecedented invitation for a second state visit with King Charles.
"This is really special," Starmer said. "This is unprecedented."
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