Trump Threatens U.S. Withdrawal Over Potential Reinstatement of Iraq’s Former Prime Minister Al-Maliki

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that reinstalling Nouri al-Maliki as Iraq’s prime minister would lead to the United States ceasing support for the country.

In a Truth Social post, Trump stated: “I’m hearing that the Great Country of Iraq might make a very bad choice by reinstating Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Minister. Last time Maliki was in power, the Country descended into poverty and total chaos.” He added that if al-Maliki returned to office, the U.S. would “no longer help Iraq,” and without American assistance, the nation would have “ZERO chance of Success, Prosperity, or Freedom.”

The former prime minister was nominated this past weekend by the Shia Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shiite political groups with a parliamentary majority. The alliance selected al-Maliki, leader of the Islamic Dawa Party, citing his past political and administrative experience as justification for their choice.

Iraq is currently navigating political uncertainty, economic strain, and ongoing security challenges as rival factions maneuver ahead of potential leadership changes. No official decision has been announced, though speculation about al-Maliki’s return has circulated amid behind-the-scenes negotiations among powerful political blocs.

Al-Maliki served as Iraq’s prime minister from 2006 to 2014, a period marked by sectarian violence, accusations of authoritarian rule, and widespread corruption. Critics have argued that his policies marginalized Sunni populations and weakened Iraqi institutions, contributing to instability and the rise of ISIS, which seized large portions of the country shortly after he left office.

Trump closed his post with a warning and a slogan-style appeal: “That should not be allowed to happen again… MAKE IRAQ GREAT AGAIN!”