Trump Senior Advisor Signals Time Is Ticking for Australian Ambassador

A GIF of sand trickling in an hourglass, posted with Rudd’s statement on Trump’s win, suggests that Rudd’s time is up.

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd poses for a portrait at his office in Brisbane, Australia, on Dec. 20, 2022. Rudd will be Australia's next ambassador to the United States, the government has announced. AAP Image/Darren England

Dan Scavino, senior advisor of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, posted a cryptic GIF on social media, directed at Australian Ambassador to the U.S., Kevin Rudd.

The image, showing sand trickling through an hourglass, was paired with Rudd’s statement on Trump’s recent election win, appearing to suggest that Rudd’s time is up.