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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump causes a dumpster fire wherever he goes.
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In a statement, Iraqi PM Adel Abdul Mahdis office says US informed them about Trumps plans and it was supposed to include a formal reception btw the leaders but a divergence of views over the meeting lead it to be downgraded to a phone call.
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But the damage has been done: several lawmakers critical of the US presence in Iraq have called for parliament to expedite a bill calling for the expulsion of US troops others want the US Ambassador summoned over Trumps visit (and apparent snub of Iraqs PM)
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Trump causes a dumpster fire wherever he goes. (Original Post)
octoberlib
Dec 2018
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Ferrets are Cool
(21,105 posts)1. Wow, just wow. nt
manor321
(3,344 posts)2. LOL
Turbineguy
(37,312 posts)3. Hey, you gotta
fuck something up every day!
Hermit-The-Prog
(33,309 posts)4. old yellowstain was afraid to meet an Iraqi
RKP5637
(67,101 posts)5. The stupid jerk is like the anti-matter of the Universe, wrecking anything he touches. n/t
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)6. The Kaiser of Chaos strikes again
The rest of the world take note: Trump's capricious nature makes it impossible to make plans based on anything he says. His whim can change at any moment, and you shouldn't count on him to keep his word on anything.
Cha
(297,029 posts)7. Traitor went to freaking campaign
& for his ugly photo.