November 18th 2024.
Caroline Kennedy, the US ambassador to Australia, recently came to the defense of her fellow ambassador Kevin Rudd amidst controversy surrounding his critical tweets about president-elect Donald Trump. Kennedy stated that the Australian prime minister has full confidence in Rudd's abilities and that his appointment as ambassador to the US was a decision made by the Australian government.
During a press conference at the National Press Club in Canberra, Kennedy praised Rudd's energy and strong relationships with both sides of Congress. She expressed her belief that he is fully capable of handling his role as ambassador. In response, Rudd himself stated that he is confident in his ability to handle whatever comes his way.
The topic of Rudd's role as ambassador was brought up due to his previous tweets criticizing Trump, which he has since deleted. In those tweets, he referred to Trump as the "most destructive president in history" and criticized his actions. However, Rudd later deleted these posts in order to avoid any potential misinterpretations.
Kennedy was also asked about her cousin, RFK Jr's views on vaccines. She stated that while she disagrees with his views, she believes that most Americans do not share them. She emphasized that her family supports the public health sector and has great admiration for the medical profession in the US.
In conclusion, Kennedy stood by her fellow ambassador and expressed her confidence in his abilities to fulfill his duties. She also addressed the controversy surrounding his tweets and clarified her family's stance on important issues such as vaccines.
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