US EditionStand up to Trump - Ex-Australian PM Turnbull charges political leaders
- Former Australian Prime Minister Turnbull urged leaders to stand up to US President Donald Trump during a general election.
- Turnbull's advice came amid growing uncertainty over Trump's plans to impose sweeping tariffs impacting Australian exports.
- Turnbull told political hopefuls not to be scared of angering Trump, even if it meant receiving criticism.
- Turnbull, at the National Press Conference, impersonated Trump and quoted, 'You don't know anything about China'.
- Turnbull's remarks suggest Australia's leaders must be forthright and increase defense capabilities to remain sovereign.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Stand up to Trump - Ex-Australian PM Turnbull charges political leaders
Former Prime Minister of Australia, Malcolm Turnbull, has urged the political leaders in the country to contest a general election so they can “stand up” to the US president, Donald Trump. Turnbull was in office when Trump first emerged president of America in 2017. While mimicking an American accent, he told political hopefuls contesting in the May 3 general election not to be scared of angering Trump. “That’s the challenge for our leaders — th…
Former PM mocks Trump with impression as tariffs loom
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull made an impression of President Donald Trump in a speech. (Hilary Wardhaugh/AAP PHOTOS) By Kat Wong in Canberra A former prime minister has mocked Donald Trump by impersonating him on live TV, urging leaders to take inspiration from the US president and put Australia first. With America’s leader preparing to announce further tariffs in coming days, former Liberal prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has called f…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
