The Fallout of Saddam Hussein's Downfall After Saddam Hussein's capture and subsequent execution in 2006, his grandchildren found themselves in a precarious position. With their grandfather gone, the family's power and influence waned, and they were forced to go into hiding to avoid retribution from those who had suffered under Hussein's rule. Saddam Hussein's grandchildren faced numerous challenges in the aftermath of his downfall. Many of them struggled to adapt to life outside the protective bubble of their grandfather's rule, and some turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with the trauma of losing their family's power and status.
