Australian Politics News‘Kevin Works His Guts Out’: Albanese Backs Rudd After Calls for His SackingAnthony Albanese has lavished praised on Kevin Rudd. 00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintCurrent Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd, who is also the former Australian prime minister at the Jack Morton Auditorium of George Washington University in Washington, D.C., on May 26, 2022. Alex Wong/Getty ImagesCrystal-Rose Jones10/21/2025|Updated: 10/21/2025Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd in the wake of criticism delivered by President Donald Trump.Albanese spoke publicly following his whirlwind trip to the U.S., which included his much-anticipated first meeting with the re-elected president.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentCrystal-Rose JonesAuthorCrystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.Author’s Selected ArticlesBorrowers on Labor’s 5 Percent Deposit Home Loan Scheme Likely to Pay More Interest: CBA ChiefNov 17, 2025Key Mindsets, Attitudes to Living One’s Best Life, According to a Top Gun PilotNov 15, 2025LNP Pushes Payroll Tax Phase-Out—But Would It Actually Help Queensland?Nov 14, 2025Is the Transgender Debate a ‘Culture War’ Issue or Does It Matter to Broader Society?Nov 13, 2025