Trump praises 'proud, resilient' Libyan people after labeling country 'terror-infested'

President Trump praised Libya’s “proud, resilient” people after calling the country “terror-infested” at a rally in Georgia, framing the message as both respectful and conditional. In a Truth Social post, he said the U.S. and Libya share a partnership in combating terrorism and building on success against ISIS in Libya, while insisting Libya “cannot remain a corridor for illegal migration.” Trump also said the U.S. is committed to strengthening ties as Libya transitions toward national elections. The comments contrasted with his Georgia rally messaging that referenced “s—hole countries.” Libya’s foreign ministry condemned the remarks and summoned a senior U.S. diplomat to protest.