Foreign Affairs

Trump’s Warning: U.S. Support for Iraq Hinges on Rejecting Maliki’s Return

By Economics Desk | January 27, 2026

President Trump warns that reinstating Nuri al Maliki—a figure linked to sectarian chaos and Iranian influence—could cost Iraq vital U.S. support, underscoring America’s commitment to true sovereignty and stability in the Middle East.

In a firm message carried through his social media platform Truth, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iraq: reinstate former Prime Minister Nuri al Maliki at your peril or lose crucial American support. This blunt declaration is more than political posturing—it is a clear defense of American interests and a call for genuine sovereignty in a region too long plagued by foreign influence and internal strife. Maliki’s previous tenure from 2006 to 2014 was marked by sectarian policies that alienated Sunni populations and contributed directly to the rise of the brutal Islamic State terrorist threat. Under his leadership,...

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