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Trump Threatens Aid Cut Amid Al-Maliki's Prime Minister Bid

2/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to cut aid if Nouri al-Maliki (Iraqi politician) becomes prime minister, signaling external pressure.
Al-Maliki's bid faces opposition from within the Shia Coordination Framework and from Kurdish and Sunni parties.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani supports al-Maliki and may seek re-election.
Negotiations continue to secure a consensus candidate for the presidency as a prerequisite for advancing the prime ministerial nomination.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to cut aid if Nouri al-Maliki (Iraqi politician) becomes prime minister, signaling external pressure.
Al-Maliki's bid faces opposition from within the Shia Coordination Framework and from Kurdish and Sunni parties.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani supports al-Maliki and may seek re-election.
Negotiations continue to secure a consensus candidate for the presidency as a prerequisite for advancing the prime ministerial nomination.