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Trump gives blessing to Iraq's new pick for prime minister, invites al-Zaidi to Washington
NBC News reported on April 30 that President Donald Trump telephoned Iraq's new prime minister-designate and invited him to visit Washington once he has successfully formed a government, according to a statement from the.
At a glance
- Trump called Iraq's prime minister-designate al-Zaidi and invited him to Washington, NBC News reported April 30.
- The invitation was contingent on al-Zaidi successfully forming a government.
- The call was disclosed in a statement from the Iraqi prime minister's office.
VERDICT — CONFIRMED
NBC News reported on April 30 that President Donald Trump telephoned Iraq's new prime minister-designate and invited him to visit Washington once he has successfully formed a government, according to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister's office. The call signals US endorsement of Baghdad's pick, identified in the report as al-Zaidi. The invitation was conditioned on the designate completing government formation.
Key facts on file
- Trump called Iraq's prime minister-designate al-Zaidi and invited him to Washington, NBC News reported April 30.
- The invitation was contingent on al-Zaidi successfully forming a government.
- The call was disclosed in a statement from the Iraqi prime minister's office.
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