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Trump Endorses Iraq PM-Designate Despite Treasury Ban, Ransomware Threats Surge

5/13/2026

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Trump Endorses Zaidi

U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Iraq’s prime-minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi despite a Treasury ban on his bank for alleged IRGC ties.
The endorsement signals U.S. backing of Ali al-Zaidi as Iraq’s prime-minister-designate.
The FBI reported ransomware-linked physical threats more than doubled in 2025 across the United States.
Firms said 46% of ransomware cases involve violence-as-a-service threats, deeming Ali al-Zaidi’s militia-curbing task risky.

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Scholars Downplay Violence

Scholars contend that, despite recent high-profile attacks, the United States is not entering a new era of widespread political violence.
U.S. President Donald Trump was targeted at Washington Hilton during dinner on April 25, where suspect was arrested for attempted assassination.
Researchers report violence remains rare, with only about three percent of Americans supporting partisan attacks.
Other 2025 attacks targeted Governor Josh Shapiro, legislator Melissa Hortman and husband, and Charlie Kirk.

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Trump Endorses Zaidi

U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Iraq’s prime-minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi despite a Treasury ban on his bank for alleged IRGC ties.
The endorsement signals U.S. backing of Ali al-Zaidi as Iraq’s prime-minister-designate.
The FBI reported ransomware-linked physical threats more than doubled in 2025 across the United States.
Firms said 46% of ransomware cases involve violence-as-a-service threats, deeming Ali al-Zaidi’s militia-curbing task risky.

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