Trump Calls For ‘Transparent’ Investigation In Lebanon

The White House said President Donald Trump has “reaffirmed that the United States is ready and willing to continue to provide assistance to the people of Lebanon ” but also “urged the Lebanese government to conduct a full investigation and transparent, for which the United States is ready to help “.

“President Trump has reaffirmed that the United States is ready and willing to continue providing assistance to the people of Lebanon,” the White House said in a statement.

Mr. Trump “agreed with other leaders on the need to closely coordinate the international response,” said the US executive.

He also “urged the Lebanese government to conduct a full and transparent investigation, for which the United States is ready to help.”

On Sunday, new clashes between angry protesters and Lebanese security forces broke out. Earlier, the Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, announced her resignation. ” I apologize to the Lebanese, we were unable to meet their expectations, ” she said in a brief televised address.