On Election Eve, Assange Endorses Albanese Saying, ‘He Kept His Word’

After 14 years and six prime ministers who stayed silent, Assange says it was Albanese who broke the pattern and secured his freedom.
On Election Eve, Assange Endorses Albanese Saying, ‘He Kept His Word’
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange waves after arriving at Canberra Airport in Canberra, Australia on June 26, 2024. William West/AFP via Getty Images
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A day before polls close, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has received a public endorsement from WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who credited him as the most effective figure behind his release.

“The truth is, in what became an impressive field of advocates, ‘Albo’ did more to secure my freedom than any other politician or public figure—even more than the late Pope, whose support was both moving and significant,” said Assange in a statement shared with The Epoch Times.