The Libyan Foreign Ministry summoned the acting U.S. representative on Sunday due to the controversial remarks made by former President Donald Trump. The ministry described Trump's remarks as "insulting" and emphasized that such statements hold no value for the people of Libya and harm their dignity.
Details of Libya's protest against Trump's remarks
Following a campaign rally in Perry, Georgia, Trump referred to Libya as a "country full of terrorism" and stated: "(Georgia Senator) Jon Ossoff personally supported a bill that would bring armies of migrants from terrorism-ridden countries like Libya, Yemen, Haiti, and Somalia to America." These remarks were made while Trump had previously referred to these countries as "unacceptable countries" during his presidency.
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U.S. position and domestic reactions in Libya
On Sunday night, Trump also referred to U.S. relations with Libya on the social media platform "Truth Social," calling the people of this country "brave, resilient, hospitable, and deserving of peace and prosperity." He also emphasized the importance of respecting the Libyan people and their sacrifices in the fight against ISIS, which is recognized as a common enemy of both countries.
Trump stated: "Libya cannot remain a corridor for illegal immigration, and this must end quickly." These remarks came as two rival governments in Libya, one in the east and the other in the west of the country, condemned Trump's statements and criticized his efforts to drag Libya into election discussions.
These developments reflect the existing tensions between Libya and the United States, and it seems that Trump's remarks have elicited negative reactions not only internationally but also within Libya. Analysts believe that such statements could negatively impact the political and diplomatic relations between the two countries and may escalate tensions in the region.
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