India, July 10 -- A moment from President Donald Trump's meeting over lunch with leaders from west African countries at the White House on Wednesday faced criticism on social media. Captured in video and circulated widely, Trump can be seen in it asking one of the leaders to conclude his speech, even though the latter was not done speaking.

"Maybe we're gonna have to go a bit quicker than this, because we have a whole schedule," Trump said with a smirk. "If I could just ask your name, & your country, would be great."

Wednesday's meeting over lunch at the White House was attended by the political leadership of five West African countries: Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal. Attended by the media, Trump said in his ope...