U.S. allies delete past criticisms and shift tone after Trump's election victory
U.S. allies are quickly deleting past critical comments about President-elect Donald Trump following his election victory. Leaders from countries like Australia and the U.K. are shifting their tone to foster better diplomatic relations.
Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd removed his previous posts about Trump, citing respect for the presidency. U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy also changed his stance, congratulating Trump and emphasizing the importance of U.S.-U.K. relations.
World leaders, including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have expressed their congratulations. Many leaders are eager to strengthen ties with Trump despite previous criticisms.