Why is Trump objecting to al-Maliki’s comeback?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 27, 2026 at 11:35 PM

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Iraq remains in a political deadlock following general elections in November 2025, with no government formed. The majority coalition in parliament selected former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki as their candidate for the role. However, this choice has faced strong opposition from then United States President Donald Trump, further polarizing the Iraqi political landscape. The US stance against al-Maliki is a key factor in the ongoing crisis. The program "Inside Story" on February 27, 2026, explored the reasons behind Washington's opposition and the continuing role of the US in Iraq, featuring expert analysis from Muhanad Seloom, Ahmed Rushdi, and Kenneth Katzman.

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The Soufan Center 30% Doha Institute for Graduate Studies 30% House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation 30% Ahmed Rushdi 40% Muhanad Seloom 40% Kenneth Katzman 40% United States 70% Donald Trump 80% Nouri al-Maliki ×390% Iraq ×3100%

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nouri al-maliki 100% iraqi politics 90% us foreign policy 80% political deadlock 70% us-iraq relations 70% political crisis 60% government formation 60% general elections 50%

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