On October 25, President Donald J. Trump said on X that the United States supports Libya’s unification and that Libya “cannot remain a corridor for illegal migration,” while voicing continued U.S. backing for a transition toward national elections.
Trump praised “the Libyan people” as “proud, resilient, hospitable, and deserving of peace and prosperity.” He added that “The United States and Libya share a strong and enduring partnership in combating terrorism, building on our historic success in defeating ISIS in Libya together,” and said the U.S. respects the sacrifices of Libyans who fought ISIS, “the common enemy of both our peoples.”
He drew a firm line on migration: “Libya cannot remain a corridor for illegal migration, and this must end now.”
Trump wrote that “The United States remains firmly committed to strengthening our bilateral relationship, supporting the long-awaited unification of Libya and Libya’s institutions, and standing with the Libyan people as they transition toward successful national elections.” Calling Libyans “victims of terrorism and foreign meddling for years,” he urged unity and sovereignty: “I want them to unite, take back their sovereignty, and have the peaceful, prosperous future they deserve!”
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