Trump congratulates Zaidi on his nomination to be next Iraqi prime minister
U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his nomination as Iraq's next prime minister, expressing hope for a productive bilateral relationship. The nomination was made by Iraq's Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shi'ite political blocs. Trump emphasized the importance of forming a government free from terrorism and delivering a better future for Iraq.
- ▪U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his nomination to be Iraq's next prime minister.
- ▪Iraq's Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shi'ite political blocs, nominated Zaidi for the position.
- ▪Trump stated he looked forward to a strong and highly productive relationship between the U.S. and Iraq.
- ▪Trump previously threatened to withdraw U.S. support if Nouri al-Maliki were chosen to form a new cabinet.
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Trump congratulates Zaidi on his nomination to be next Iraqi prime ministerSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 01, 2026, 02:33 AMUpdated May 01, 2026, 02:33 AMApril 30 - U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his nomination to be next prime minister of Iraq on Thursday, saying that he looked forward to a highly productive new relationship.Iraq's alliance of Shi'ite political blocs, the Coordination Framework, on Monday named Zaidi as its nominee for the post of prime minister, a coalition statement said."We wish him success as he works to form a new Government free from terrorism that could deliver a brighter future for Iraq," Trump said in a post on Truth Social."We look forward to a strong, vibrant, and highly productive new…
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