President Trump repeatedly congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Kadhim al-Zaidi for his victory in a “highly competitive” election during his first visit to the White House

President Trump repeatedly congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Kadhim al-Zaidi for his victory in a “highly competitive” election during his first visit to the White House. In fact, though, the political newcomer was never on the ballot. Link Trump congratulated Iraq’s prime minister on election.