In an Oval Office meeting, President Donald Trump surprised many by admitting his lack of knowledge about the Democratic Republic of the Congo when discussing immigration and foreign prisoners with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Trump expressed concerns about prisoners being released into the US from various countries, including the Congo, stating he was unfamiliar with it. This incident sparked online reactions, with some questioning Trump's understanding of global geography. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, a resource-rich African country, has a history of political instability and armed conflicts, particularly in its eastern regions.