Kevin Rudd has been told to follow the lead of a British Ambassador to Washington who quit three days after leaked cables revealed his criticisms of Donald Trump. Australia’s Ambassador to the United States has become an increasing distraction for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as newly surfaced videos emerged of Dr Rudd labelling Mr Trump a “village idiot” who was “in love with dictators”. Mr Albanese was forced to defend Dr Rudd for the second time in less than a week, saying “yes” when asked if he was the best person for the Ambassador’s role.
But Mr Albanese walked away from a press conference in Tasmania before reporters could ask him for more details. It comes as Rudd attempted to engage Scott Morrison’s help in forging relationships with the Trump administration. Australia's US Ambassador Kevin Rudd calling President-elect Donald Trump a "village idiot" and "incoherent" in a series of video's unearthed on Sky News.
Sky News Australia’s Sharri Markson said, “In a recognition that Rudd will struggle to build bridges with President Trump on his own, he has been cultivating his relationship with Scott Morrison over many months, even launching his book in the United States in May. “Multiple sources have told me that Rudd has been asking Morrison’s assistance in dealing with the Trump team.” “My understanding is that Morrison won’t give up his new business ventures and is unlikely to accept any formal role as a special envoy that would mean r.
