Former Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki leaves after casting his ballot at a polling station in Baghdad. "We categorically reject the blatant American interference in Iraq's internal affairs," said Maliki, the only former Iraqi prime minister to have served two terms since the invasion. On Tuesday, Trump said that Iraq would make a "very bad choice" if Maliki were selected for the top post. Several Iraqi political sources told AFP that the coalition is set to meet soon to discuss Trump's ultimatum. The US had also sent a letter to Iraqi politicians saying that Washington views Maliki negatively, political sources told AFP.