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Trump takes shot at Australian ambassador in meeting with prime minister
During a White House meeting confirming submarine and critical minerals deals, Trump openly criticized Ambassador Kevin Rudd for his past disparaging remarks, while Albanese emphasized stronger bilateral ties.
- On Monday, US President Donald Trump expressed disdain toward Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the United States and former prime minister, telling him he did not like him during a White House bilateral.
- During the campaign last year, Kevin Rudd, a former Australian prime minister, had sharply criticized Trump on social media posts and deleted them after Trump won.
- Despite the exchange, media attention will focus on the critical minerals and rare earths agreement, credited to Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, and Kevin Rudd's efforts.
- Questions about the nine-month wait for a bilateral meeting referenced Rudd's past comments, and observers noted uncertainty over whether Trump's remarks were serious or in jest.
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WASHINGTON, Oct 21 — US President Donald Trump on Monday expressed disdain towards Australia’s ambassador, former prime minister Kevin Rudd, as the two sat face-to-face across the cabinet table in the White House.Trump and his top aides were meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in an otherwise friendly meeting that confirmed a deal on submarines.Asked by a reporter how he felt about Rudd’s previous criticism of the US presiden…
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