Trump: Libya should not become a crossing point for illegal immigration US President Donald Trump said: "Libya cannot continue to be a gateway for illegal immigration and this situation must end now." At the same time, he praised Libya as a partner in the fight against terrorism. Trump mentioned the cooperation of the two countries in defeating ISIS in Libya and appreciated the "sacrifices of the brave Libyans". He announced that Washington supports the integration of Libya and its institutions and its march towards holding national elections. The American president said that the Libyan people had been "victims of terrorism and foreign intervention" for years and asked them to "unify and restore their sovereignty."