In addition, some 600 faith leaders from around the USA sent a letter to President Trump last week urging him to extend the DED. By that time, President Trump had already answered the call of Liberians and their friends in Washington and around the country. Several of the past US Presidents have graciously extended the DED and Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for one year at a time. President Trump realizes that there is indeed a special, longstanding relationship between the USA and Liberia—one that is older than any other relationship on the entire African continent—1822 to the present. Herein lies the opportunity for President George Weah, the new, popularly elected Liberian leader, to come forward and make a difference.

Source: Daily Observer March 29, 2018 02:15 UTC