Trump moderates tone toward Libya after Tripoli summons US envoy

President Trump has softened his language toward Libya after Tripoli summoned the US chargé d'affaires over his remarks describing the country as infested with terrorism.

• Trump praised the Libyan people and affirmed US support for successful national elections and Libya's restoration of sovereignty.
• Trump reiterated that Libya cannot remain a corridor for illegal migration and affirmed Washington's support for unifying Libya's institutions.
• Libya's Interim Government of National Unity summoned US chargé d'affaires Inga Hemmink and delivered a formal protest over Trump's comments.
• Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh and General Saddam Haftar rejected Trump's remarks and the use of Libya in US electoral disputes.