Albanese and Dutton Say Australia Can Trust Trump in Times of Conflict

Both leaders have pledged to visit the US if they win the election.
Albanese and Dutton Say Australia Can Trust Trump in Times of Conflict
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks as he and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton attend the final leaders' debate in Sydney, Australia on April 27, 2025. Lukas Coch-Pool/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Both Australian political leaders have backed the U.S. President Donald Trump to support Australia if there was any outbreak of conflict, during the final leaders’ debate on April 27.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said a clear “yes” when asked if the United States could be trusted to have Australia’s back.

Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]