Opposition Calls for Rudd to Be Recalled Following Exchange With Trump

Trump and Albanese had a positive meeting overall.
Opposition Calls for Rudd to Be Recalled Following Exchange With Trump
US President Donald Trump (R) speaks during a meeting with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on Oct. 20, 2025. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
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The Australian Opposition has called for Australia’s Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd to be recalled following an exchange with President Donald Trump.

It involved one awkward moment in an otherwise positive meeting between Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the president.

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]