Australian Prime Minister Defends Ambassador Rudd Following Tense Exchange with President Trump

Oct 22, 2025 10:30 am CST

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has firmly supported Ambassador Kevin Rudd following a tense exchange with US President Donald Trump, dismissing the incident as "light-hearted" despite calls from opposition parties for Rudd's removal. The diplomatic incident occurred during a White House meeting when Trump stated "I don't like you either" in response to questions about Rudd's past criticisms, highlighting the complex dynamics in Australia-US relations under the new administration.