Former U.S. president Donald Trump has publicly weighed in on Iraq‘s ongoing political landscape, issuing a strong warning against the potential return of Nuri al-Maliki too the premiership. The former president threatened to halt American aid to Iraq should al-maliki regain power, citing concerns over his previous leadership and its impact on the country’s stability. This intervention adds a significant external dimension to Iraq’s delicate government formation process,currently unfolding amidst continued political negotiations and social unrest stemming from economic hardship and corruption. Trump’s statement, delivered via social media on August 21st, underscores the continued U.S. interest in Iraq’s political future.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning regarding the potential return of Nuri al-Maliki to power in Iraq, threatening to cut off American aid should the former prime minister regain his position. The statement comes as Iraq navigates a period of political uncertainty and ongoing efforts to form a stable government.
Trump voiced his concerns via social media, launching a scathing critique of al-Maliki’s previous tenure.
“During the last time Maliki was in power, the country was driven to poverty and complete chaos. This must not be allowed to happen again,” Trump wrote.
The former president described al-Maliki’s policies as “insane,” asserting they destabilized Iraq.
U.S. Aid at Risk
Addressing Iraqi political actors directly, Trump declared that Washington would end cooperation with Baghdad if al-Maliki were to be re-elected.
“Because of his insane policies and ideologies, the United States will no longer help Iraq if he is chosen,” Trump stated.
“Without Our Help, Your Chance of Success is ZERO”
Trump argued that Iraq’s future is contingent on continued U.S. support, concluding his message with a forceful assertion: “If we are not there to help, Iraq’s chance of Success, Prosperity, or Freedom is ZERO. MAKE IRAQ GREAT AGAIN!”
Trump’s full statement read:
“I am hearing that the Great Country of Iraq may be making a very bad choice by bringing Nuri al-Maliki back as Prime Minister.
During the last time Maliki was in power, the country was driven to poverty and complete chaos. This must not be allowed to happen again.
Because of his insane policies and ideologies, if he is chosen, the United States will no longer help Iraq, and if we are not there to help, Iraq’s chance of Success, Prosperity, or Freedom is ZERO. MAKE IRAQ GREAT AGAIN!”
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