Australia's ambassador to the U.S. deletes Trump criticism after election win

Australia's ambassador to the U.S., Kevin Rudd, deleted past comments calling Donald Trump "the most destructive president in history" after Trump's recent election win. Rudd stated the remarks did not represent the Australian government's views. Rudd removed the comments to avoid any misunderstanding about his position as ambassador. Australia's foreign minister, Penny Wong, expressed confidence in the U.S. alliance, emphasizing bipartisan support for the AUKUS deal. Wong noted that the Australian government shares strategic objectives with the U.S. and is committed to a stable and peaceful region. Rudd previously led a think tank before becoming ambassador in 2023.