U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iraq, threatening to withdraw American support if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is reinstated to the position. Trump made the threat in a post on his Truth Social platform, citing al-Maliki's past governance.
“Because of (al-Maliki’s) insane policies and ideologies, if elected, the United States of America will no longer help Iraq. If we are not there to help, Iraq has ZERO chance of Success, Prosperity, or Freedom,” Trump stated. He added that Iraq would be making “a very bad choice” by reappointing al-Maliki.
The warning comes after Iraq's ruling Shiite alliance nominated the 75-year-old al-Maliki as its candidate for prime minister a week ago, following parliamentary elections two and a half months prior. The election of a new president, who would then nominate the prime minister, was reportedly postponed on Tuesday due to disagreements.
Al-Maliki, who served as prime minister from 2006 to 2014, is a controversial figure. Critics, including past U.S. administrations, have accused him of corruption and poor governance that contributed to the rise of the Islamic State (ISIS). He maintains close ties with Iran, complicating the geopolitical landscape where both the U.S. and Iran vie for influence.
President Trump's intervention underscores the fragile political and security situation in Iraq more than two decades after the U.S. invasion, highlighting Washington's ongoing concerns about leadership and stability in the region.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iraq, threatening to withdraw American support if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is reinstated to the position. Trump made the threat in a post on his Truth Social platform, citing al-Maliki's past governance.
“Because of (al-Maliki’s) insane policies and ideologies, if elected, the United States of America will no longer help Iraq. If we are not there to help, Iraq has ZERO chance of Success, Prosperity, or Freedom,” Trump stated. He added that Iraq would be making “a very bad choice” by reappointing al-Maliki.
The warning comes after Iraq's ruling Shiite alliance nominated the 75-year-old al-Maliki as its candidate for prime minister a week ago, following parliamentary elections two and a half months prior. The election of a new president, who would then nominate the prime minister, was reportedly postponed on Tuesday due to disagreements.
Al-Maliki, who served as prime minister from 2006 to 2014, is a controversial figure. Critics, including past U.S. administrations, have accused him of corruption and poor governance that contributed to the rise of the Islamic State (ISIS). He maintains close ties with Iran, complicating the geopolitical landscape where both the U.S. and Iran vie for influence.
President Trump's intervention underscores the fragile political and security situation in Iraq more than two decades after the U.S. invasion, highlighting Washington's ongoing concerns about leadership and stability in the region.
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