Know all details about age 42 Hariana Veras, who got praised by USA President Donald Trump
During a White House ceremony held to mark a historic peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, Donald Trump drew attention with his remarks to journalist Hariana Veras. The former U.S. President praised Veras for her thoughtful observations and, in a moment that surprised many, went on to describe her as “beautiful,” adding that such a comment might cost him his political career.
Who is Hariana Veras Victoria, reporter President Donald Trump flirted with, biography, age, nationality, ethnicity and Instagram
WATCH: Reporter @HarianaVeras—a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and White House reporter—discusses what she's seen on the ground in the DRC upon news of the peace agreement, brokered by the Trump Administration:
"They have hope now, for a better day in Congo." pic.twitter.com/OZ02KDop3G
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 27, 2025
White House correspondent Hariana Veras drew widespread attention following her appearance at a historic peace agreement signing between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. The event, held in the Oval Office, was also marked by US President Donald Trump’s off-script remarks praising both her words and appearance. Veras, originally from the DRC, had been invited to the ceremony by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
During her address, she shared a message of optimism, saying, “I saw hope. They have hope now for a better day in Congo,” referring to sentiments among Congolese citizens. She also conveyed that DRC President Félix Tshisekedi had expressed an intention to nominate President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. President Trump responded warmly, calling her remarks “beautifully stated.”
He went on to add, “You are beautiful—and beautiful inside,” before joking that such a compliment could jeopardize his political future. “I wish I had more reporters like you,” he added, drawing both praise and criticism for the improvised interaction. The light-hearted moment unfolded during the signing of the Washington Accord, a US-brokered peace deal intended to end decades of violent conflict in eastern Congo.
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The agreement, besides its humanitarian implications, also grants the United States access to DRC’s rich mineral reserves, including copper, lithium, and gold. President Trump described the accord as a “glorious triumph for peace” and indicated that the US would continue to exert pressure on both sides to uphold the terms. He framed the event as part of broader efforts to mediate global disputes, crediting his administration for facilitating breakthroughs between other nations as well, including India-Pakistan.
Angolan Hariana Veras was born on July 22, 1984, in Malanje, Angola where she lived before immigrating to the United States to work for the Angola Embassy in Washington, DC, as Press Assistant in 2007 and left after nine years to focus on journalism.
Hariana Veras Victoria is an African Journalist, Producer and TV Host, and a White House Correspondent for Africa and also covered the Pentagon, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. State Department.
Currently based in Washigton DC, Hariana covers the Federal government of the United States, the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and other institutions in Washington D.C. and New York City.
Hariana began her journalism career at the age of 18 in Angola where she worked as a reporter at the newspaper Folha 8 and later worked for the newspaper Angolense. She worked in ORION as a TV reporter and also hosts the Hariana Show which is a television program recorded and broadcast in the United States of America and in some African countries. The program aims to keep African and non-African audiences informed about the American and international institutions’ views on the countries in Africa.
“You’re very beautiful. I’m not allowed to say that anymore. It’s politically incorrect.” 😂
President Trump charms African reporter Hariana Veras pic.twitter.com/vaf7cOqsvx
— Natalie Jean Beisner (@NJBeisner) June 27, 2025
know all details about Hariana:
- Full Name: Hariana Veras Victoria
- Date of Birth: July 22, 1984
- Age: 40-years-old
- Place of Birth: Malanje, Angola
- Occupation: Journalist, Producer, TV Host