Former President Trump expressed concerns on Truth Social about Iraq potentially reinstating Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Minister, citing his previous term’s impact on poverty and chaos. Trump warned that if Maliki returns to power, the U.S. would withdraw support, leaving Iraq with “zero” chance of success. His remarks reflect ongoing efforts to diminish the influence of Iran-linked groups in Iraq, especially as Maliki’s coalition gained parliamentary support. Maliki, a significant figure in the Shi’ite Islamist Dawa Party, previously led Iraq from 2006 to 2014, a time marked by sectarian violence and tensions with the U.S.
