Dutton Calls for Stable Relationship With US Amid Scrutiny of Ambassador’s Trump Criticisms

Australia’s Ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd is facing scrutiny for his past criticisms of Donald Trump.

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd during the public hearing at the Environment and Communications References Committee at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on February 19, 2021 Sam Mooy/Getty Images

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has told media he prefers an Australian ambassador to the United States that can continue the stable relationship between the two nations.

Dutton’s comments come amid speculation that former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd could be nearing his final days in the role.