Trump causes a dumpster fire wherever he goes.

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In a statement, Iraqi PM Adel Abdul Mahdi’s office says US informed them about Trump’s 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 Trump’s visit (and apparent snub of Iraq’s PM)