November 17th 2024.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made it clear that former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will continue to serve as Australia's ambassador to the United States, despite calls for his dismissal due to his previous criticism of President-elect Donald Trump.
Rudd came under scrutiny after deleting past social media posts where he had expressed negative views about Trump, following the recent election results. In these posts, he had described Trump as "the most destructive president in history" and a "traitor to the West".
However, Albanese defended Rudd's position and praised him as a "very good ambassador". He emphasized the important role he played in solidifying the AUKUS pact and his strong connections with the US Congress and Senate.
Speaking to Sky News, Albanese stated, "He continues to excel in his role and has built strong relationships across the political spectrum in the United States, as any ambassador should." He also mentioned that Rudd had received praise from various leaders, including Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull, and Peter Dutton, for his exceptional work.
Albanese and his government have consistently supported Rudd as ambassador, even after Trump's victory in the election. Interestingly, Rudd has also received support from unexpected sources in Australian politics, such as former Liberal prime ministers Scott Morrison and Tony Abbott.
In other news, a measles alert has been issued in Sydney after an infectious person visited a service station, brewery, and medical center. In light of this, residents have been advised to evacuate immediately as a bushfire continues to spread.
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