Australia's PM Albanese speaks with Trump after election win as ambassador clarifies comments
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with Donald Trump on Thursday following Trump's election win. They discussed security ties, including the AUKUS deal, which involves Australia purchasing U.S. nuclear submarines.
Australia's ambassador to the U.S., Kevin Rudd, deleted previous comments about Trump that did not represent the Australian government's views. Rudd aimed to avoid any misinterpretation of his past remarks as ambassador.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed confidence in the U.S.-Australia alliance, highlighting bipartisan support for AUKUS. She noted that both countries share clear strategic objectives for a stable and peaceful region.