Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Trump warns Iraq against Maliki's return
Donald Trump, the former US president, said on his social media platform that Iraq should not bring back Nouri al-Maliki as their prime minister.
Trump thinks Maliki's previous leadership was bad for Iraq and caused many problems.
He warned that if Maliki becomes prime minister again, the US will stop helping Iraq.
Trump said that without US support, Iraq won't be successful or free.
He ended his message with a slogan similar to his famous campaign phrase.
Additionally, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that a pro-Iran government in Iraq would not be in the best interests of Iraq or the US.
Nouri al-Maliki is a former Prime Minister of Iraq and a prominent Shiite leader.
Donald Trump warned Iraq against reinstating Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister.
Trump threatened to withdraw US support if Maliki returns to power.
Trump blamed Maliki's previous tenure for causing poverty and chaos in Iraq.
Iraq's Shi'ite political bloc nominated Maliki for the prime minister position.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that a pro-Iran government in Iraq would be detrimental to Iraq and the US.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Nouri al-Maliki, Marco Rubio, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani
- What
- Trump warns Iraq against reinstating Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister
- When
- January 27
- Where
- Iraq
- Why
- Trump believes Maliki's previous leadership caused poverty and chaos, and a pro-Iran government would be detrimental to Iraq and the US
- Person
- Donald Trump
- Person
- Nouri al-Maliki
- Country
- Iraq
- Date
- January 27
- Platform
- Truth Social
- Political Bloc
- Coordination Framework
- Secretary of State
- Marco Rubio
- Incumbent Prime Minister
- Mohammed Shia al-Sudani
Sources
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