‘Doing an excellent job’: Penny Wong defends Rudd after Trump criticism

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‘Doing an excellent job’: Penny Wong defends Rudd after Trump criticism
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Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has defended Kevin Rudd after Donald Trump attacked Australia’s ambassador to the United States, saying he would “not be there long” if the Republican candidate regains the White House.

‘Doing an excellent job’: Penny Wong defends Kevin Rudd after Donald Trump calls ambassador 'nasty', says he 'won't be there long' if ex-US President returns to power

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has jumped to the defence of Kevin Rudd after Donald Trump attacked Australia’s ambassador to the United States as “nasty” and “not the brightest bulb”. The former US president took aim at Australia's Ambassador to the United States during an interview with Nigel Farage - which will air on Sky News on Wednesday evening - labelling the former Prime Minister “nasty” and"not the brightest bulb".

‘Doing an excellent job’: Penny Wong defends Kevin Rudd after Donald Trump states he 'wont be there long' Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman But Minister Wong said Mr Rudd would remain as ambassador regardless of who wins the upcoming US Presidential election, saying he was"doing an excellent job."

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