Australian ambassador deletes critical tweets about Trump before election win

Kevin Rudd, the Australian ambassador to the U.S., deleted critical tweets about Donald Trump just days before Trump won the 2024 election. Rudd had previously called Trump “the most destructive president in history” and a “traitor to the West.” After the election, Rudd congratulated Trump, emphasizing the strong ties between Australia and the U.S. He stated that Australia looks forward to collaborating with Trump’s administration on future challenges. Rudd's office explained the deletions were made to respect the presidency and avoid misinterpretation of his views as ambassador. Rudd aims to strengthen the U.S.-Australia alliance moving forward.