In an open letter sent on Tuesday, US lawmakers Darin LaHood and Darrell Issa, co-chairs of the US-Lebanon Friendship Caucus in the House of Representatives, urged Lebanese leaders to end Hezbollah’s influence on the country’s political and security landscape.
The letter, addressed to President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, stressed the necessity of “eliminating corruption and influence from political elites or sectarian favoritism, and freeing the country from the malign influence of Hezbollah.”
The lawmakers congratulated Lebanon on its “successful, democratic, and constitutional fulfillment of elections” and stressed the urgency of making the necessary reforms.
“Under your leadership, Lebanon now has a chance to grow as an independent, sovereign, and prosperous nation,” read the letter.
It also called for immediate action to address Lebanon’s economic and humanitarian crises, highlighting that strong reform efforts would “strengthen Lebanon’s position of trust and stability to gain support within the international community.”
The lawmakers pledged continued support, stating, “We look forward to working alongside President Trump and his new Administration to engage your government during this new and positive time for Lebanon.”
The US Congress reaffirmed its stance on fostering a “government in Lebanon that returns the country to its historic stature,” highlighting the necessity of reform and sovereignty to gain international support.
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