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Rudd Deletes Trump Criticism
Australia's ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd, deleted past criticism of Donald Trump to avoid misrepresenting the Australian government's position. The Australian government emphasized its strong alliance with the US.
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- What was Trump's reaction to Rudd's past comments?
- Trump called Rudd "not the brightest bulb" and "nasty" in response to Rudd's past remarks. Trump also questioned how long Rudd would remain in his ambassadorial post.
- What is the significance of the Aukus deal in this context?
- Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong affirmed the strong US-Australia relationship and the bipartisan backing for the Aukus agreement. She highlighted shared strategic objectives for regional stability.
- Why did Kevin Rudd delete his previous comments about Donald Trump?
- Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to Washington, removed previous critical comments about Donald Trump from his website and social media. He stated that these comments, made while head of a US think tank, did not reflect the Australian government's position.
- How did the Australian government respond to Trump's criticism of Rudd?
- The Australian government, led by Anthony Albanese, expressed confidence in its alliance with the US, emphasizing bipartisan support for the Aukus deal, even after Trump's criticism of Rudd.
- What was the purpose of Rudd removing his comments from his website and social media?
- Rudd's removal of his past comments aimed to avoid misinterpretations as reflecting the official position of the Australian government. This was done out of respect for the US presidency.