Donald Trump’s ‘Young & Handsome’ Comment About Iraq’s PM Raises Eyebrows
The meeting highlighted U.S. pressure on Baghdad to curb Iran-backed militias by Sept. 30, even as Trump praised the businessman-turned-leader.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi at the White House, promoting the "tremendous chemistry" between the two wealthy businessmen who arrived in government without prior political experience.
- Al-Zaidi emerged as a consensus candidate following parliamentary deadlock, after Trump threatened to cut U.S. support if Prime Minister Nouri Maliki returned to power. Trump's intervention secured the premiership.
- Trump's administration indicated it will make "informed" decisions based on Iraq's efforts to disarm Iranian-backed militias, which have faced pressure since operations began against Iran in February.
- Speaking through an interpreter, Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi announced a focus on an "economic partnership" between the two countries, insisting there will be no justification for armed groups after Sept. 30.
- Victoria Taylor, director of the Iraq Initiative at the Atlantic Council, noted the leader is likened to the "Trump of the Middle East," though she cautioned Al-Zaidi remains "beholden" to the existing Iraqi political infrastructure.
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Donald Trump gives praise to Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi in the White House and speaks of an "enormous chemistry", but behind the warm words is a clear geopolitical calculation.
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Photo Credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Netizens are mocking Donald Trump for calling the prime minister of Iraq “young” and “handsome.” The president commented on the new Iraqi PM’s latest diplomatic visit to the U.S. on Tuesday. This move invited much criticism from social media regarding Trump’s methods of diplomacy. What Trump said about Ali al-Zaidi during the White House meeting Donald Trump welcomed the new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Za…
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Donald Trump made fun of his age and appearance at a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.
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