Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised Ambassador Kevin Rudds performance in Washington, dismissing U.S. President Donald Trumps recent criticism of Rudd as light-hearted. The controversy arose after

Anthony Albanese says he is “not at all” worried about Donald Trump’s feelings toward Australia after the US President unleashed on embattled ambassador Kevin Rudd.

As the Coalition calls for Kevin Rudd to be sacked, the prime minister sang his praises and found an unlikely ally back home.

Anthony Albanese strongly endorses his hand-picked ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, as he seeks to draw a line under Monday's awkward encounter with Donald Trump.

US President Trump has told Kevin Rudd that “all is forgiven” after a tense moment at the White House when he was reminded of his previous attacks before he was appointed as Australia’s ambassador.

The long-awaited meeting has produced substantial results, including an agreement on critical minerals and rare earths.

First, Trump scolded a camera operator who bumped a priceless, antique, gold mirror. “You’re not allowed to break that. That mirror is 400-years-old,” he lectured. “Aye, aye, aye, I just moved it up here, especially, from the vault.”

US President Donald Trump on Monday expressed disdain towards Australia’s ambassador, former prime minister Kevin Rudd, as the two sat face-to-face

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterates his support for US Ambassador Kevin Rudd after Donald Trump's criticism during a recent meeting.

Anthony Albanese sought to downplay lingering Trump administration concerns about AUKUS and strongly backed in his US ambassador Kevin Rudd.