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Representing Australia at Trump Inauguration ‘A Privilege’: Penny Wong

Wong was the first foreign minister to be invited and attend an inauguration on behalf of Australia.
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Representing Australia at Trump Inauguration ‘A Privilege’: Penny Wong
President-elect Donald Trump arrives for his inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. MELINA MARA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has described attendance at the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump as an honour and a privilege.

Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20, marking a transition of power with formal ceremonies and an elite Liberty Ball.

Monica O’Shea
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]