Trump takes shot at Australian ambassador in meeting with prime minister
Trump expressed disdain for Ambassador Kevin Rudd during a White House meeting that secured a submarine deal between the US and Australia despite past political tensions.
- 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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