Trump Softens Tone on Libya, Praises Its People After Backlash

US President Donald Trump praised the Libyan people, saying they deserve peace and prosperity, following anger over his earlier remarks about the country.

His comments marked a shift in tone after the previous statements triggered a backlash in Libya and prompted a formal diplomatic protest from Tripoli.

Libyan authorities summoned the US chargé d’affaires to convey their objections, bringing the dispute into diplomatic channels.

Trump’s subsequent praise offered a more conciliatory message, focusing on the Libyan people’s aspirations for peace and prosperity rather than repeating the remarks that had drawn criticism.