Monrovia – Two visiting high-ranking members of the US Congress have referred to as on the Donald Trump led-Administration to make sure equity within the issuance of US visas to Liberians and others throughout the African continent.
By Obediah Johnson, [email protected]
The Congressmen embrace Jack Reed, Senator of Rhode Island and member of the Committee on Appropriations and Consultant Gabe Amo of the First Congressional District of Rhode Island. Rep. Amo serves as Vice Chair of the Home Overseas Affairs Committee and a member of the Environmental Committee and Sub-Committee on Science and Expertise and the Finances.
The 2 Democrat Congressmen are within the nation as company of the Liberian authorities.
Talking after they appeared as company on the Morning Rush Present on Okay FM in Monrovia on Wednesday, Senator Reed noticed that the Trump’s Administration is chasing out many individuals from the US of America.
“It is a essential second in American historical past and the Trump’s Administration is making an attempt to pressure out many individuals; a few of them are a part of our financial system and our life working laborious for the US. We couldn’t have been a nation with out immigrants.”
He added that the usGovernment is just not solely expelling folks from its nation, however it is usually “making an attempt to curtail the doorway of individuals” within the US.
He identified that the choice taken by the usGovernment to dramatically minimize down on employees who perform evaluation and make suggestions on the issuance of visas at its State Division, makes it extra difficult for visas to be issued to Liberians and different Africans.
Senator Reed termed it a “mixture of decided efforts to displace many individuals” President Trump’s crackdown on unlawful immigrants and visa restriction workouts.
Senator Reed claimed that his authorities is intentionally doing this as a result of it doesn’t need extra folks coming to the US.
“They actually don’t need the brand new folks coming into the US until they’re coming from refined scientifically oriented nations. We’ve a mixture of decided efforts to displace many individuals in the US and to curtail those that need to come.”
He famous that the motion being executed by the US authorities have to be accomplished “totally and pretty and based mostly on the advantage of the case.”
Senator Reed , nevertheless, expressed gratitude for the large Liberian neighborhood’s contributions and assist to Rhode Island and the US particularly.
He pledged to stay engaged with Liberians for their very own advantages.
He acknowledged that Liberia and the ushave the closest relationship than any two different nations on the earth, and as such, he intends to know in regards to the influence of the US overseas insurance policies on Liberia as a rustic.
Senator Reed emphasised that it’s completely flawed for the US overseas insurance policies to have “antagonistic impacts” on Liberia and its residents.
“A part of this (our) complete journey is making ready to make modifications when they’re obligatory to assist the folks of Liberia.”
He mentioned a report on his journey to Liberia can be submitted to his colleagues in the usCongress outlining the “positives and negatives” and the necessity to present assist to the safety sector in Liberia.
Senator Reed maintained that Liberia would proffer views that might additionally profit the African continent.
Household, financial values to difficulty visas
Talking earlier, Consultant Gabe Amo, whose mom hails from Maryland County in Liberia, noticed that Donald Trump’s Administration is working extra time to alter many issues within the U.S.
Regardless of this, he vowed to advocate on the degree of the US Congress to make sure that cultural and different values are noticed within the issuance of US visas to Liberians.
Asset on safety council
Liberia was elected to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Safety Council on June 3, 2025, throughout elections held on the UN Common Meeting in New York. The nation secured 181 out of 188 votes, marking a major milestone in its worldwide re-engagement.
Liberia will formally take its seat on January 1, 2026, serving a two-year time period by way of December 31, 2027. This time period will coincide with the conclusion of the present members’ phrases and can embrace the 5 new members elected in June 2025: Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia.
Talking on Liberia’s election, Rep. Amo mentioned the ascendancy of Liberia as a Non-Everlasting Member to the United Nations Safety Council is a “nice alternative for the federal government and folks of Liberia.”
Senator Reed added that Liberia would now be afforded the chance to articulate issues affecting not solely the nation, however these affecting different nations which might be creating the world over.
“I feel now we have nice religion of their widespread sense and their dedication to the values of the United Nations which is a peaceable world wherein we are able to cooperate with one another for the development of all folks and consequently, I feel Liberia goes to be an actual asset on the Safety Council. The decency and dignity of the Liberian individuals are so spectacular.’’
He burdened that residents, particularly Liberians shouldn’t be handled otherwise from residents of different nations the world over when making use of for US visas.
“We have to have equity; we have to acknowledge each cultural, household and financial ties and that we must always certainly-when you zoom out-not have Africa handled in the best way that’s completely different from many elements around the globe. We have to have a considerate and accountable method that acknowledges, in truth, the sturdy ties,” Rep. Amo uttered.
He additional noticed that there is no such thing as a higher buddy of the Liberian folks in the US Congress like Senator Jack Reed.
He mentioned US Senator Redd has utilized vital efforts in the direction of the Momentary Keep Standing and DED of Liberians residing within the US.
Rep. Amo additional promised to encourage, set up and cement higher ties between the folks of Liberia and Rhode Island within the US.
He inspired Liberians to proceed to stay hopeful within the midst of challenges.
He promised to share findings from his journey to Liberia along with his constituents and different related colleagues on the US Congress.
True Mates of Liberia
The Trump administration’s stringent immigration insurance policies have led to the deportation of huge numbers of immigrants from the US, with many extra dealing with the chance of removing.
U.S. lawmakers Jack F. Reed and Gabe Amo, each Democrats, have constantly opposed key points of Trump and the Republican Celebration’s insurance policies, notably on immigration and overseas coverage points.
Senator Reed and Congressman Amo share sturdy ties to the Liberian neighborhood in the US. Reed, a long-serving Democratic senator from Rhode Island, has supported quite a few legislative initiatives benefiting Liberian immigrants and stays extremely regarded inside the neighborhood.
Final October, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai Sr. honored Senator Reed throughout a particular program in Windfall, Rhode Island, recognizing his many years of dedication to Liberia and his important function in supporting Liberian immigrants in the US.
In his remarks, President Boakai expressed profound gratitude for Senator Reed’s unwavering advocacy, highlighting his management within the passage of the Liberian Refugee Immigration Equity Act of 2019 (H.R. 1169). This landmark laws has offered 1000’s of Liberians within the U.S. with a path to everlasting residency, providing them stability, dignity, and the chance to rebuild their lives.
“Senator Reed, your handprints are everywhere in the wrestle of Liberian refugees right here for survival, dignity, and development,” President Boakai mentioned. “You’ve gotten championed the reason for Liberians, and we salute you.”
President Boakai described Senator Reed’s work as a strong instance of humanity and solidarity, noting that his tireless efforts have stood by Liberia throughout its most difficult instances.
