Posted on 10/21/2025 9:12:11 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
President Trump tore into a foreign ambassador on Monday who badmouthed him in the past after signing a multibillion-dollar, rare-earth and critical minerals deal with visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
“Did an ambassador say something bad about me?” Trump asked Albanese when a journalist mentioned Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd’s prior remarks vilifying the 45th and 47th president. “Where is he? Is he still working for you?”
Albanese informed Trump that Rudd, a former prime minister and Australia’s top diplomat in Washington since 2023, was sitting across the table, prompting Trump to ask, “You said bad?
“Before I took this position, Mr. President,” Rudd attempted to explain, before Trump cut him off mid-sentence.
“I don’t like you either. I don’t. And I probably never will,” Trump said before calling on a reporter to ask another question.
Rudd in 2021 referred to Trump as the “village idiot,” among many other derogatory remarks, including declaring him the “most destructive president in history.”
Moments earlier, Albanese and Trump signed an agreement to boost cooperation on the mining and processing of rare-earth and critical minerals — including putting up a combined $2 billion in investment pledges to counter Chinese dominance of the supply chain.
The deal follows China’s new trade policies announced this month requiring companies to seek permission before exporting material made with the minerals, including magnets, batteries and semiconductors — drawing a 100% tariff threat by Trump if Beijing doesn’t change course.
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Strip ‘m of diplomatic immunity and make him fly commercial!
Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd.......lol He was very pro-China when he was Prime Minister. In fact he speaks Chinese >>>>>
“Born in Nambour, Queensland, Rudd graduated from the Australian National University with honours in Chinese studies, and is fluent in Mandarin.”
“I don’t like you either. I don’t. And I probably never will,”
I saw this live. I wondered if it was true/what I was seeing
It was
Well that’s President Trump
As I write that I can see that auto freakin correct still has president Biden and president Obama and not President Trump
Well. My father was also a businessman from Queens and he would tormftally say stuff like this to people. The boys were frightened of him to no end. Kept me safe I think. But I digress
Good for Trump.
Enjoy our great President quips more and more.
It was funny in 2017. Now it's really funny!
Good idea.
‘As I write that I can see that auto freakin correct still has president Biden and president Obama and not President Trump’
“It was funny in 2017. Now it’s really funny!”
It’s really funny
“Trump tears into... “
Wrong. Trump dealt with the situation with humor and sarcasm. The relevant Australian himself was chuckling at Trump’s remarks. No one was “torn into.”
….Tore into him?….
Hardly. Stupid article.
I have also done this in my life. If I do not like someone, I make sure they know it.
for us non readers, you clarity posters are most appreciated...
btt!
“As I write that I can see that auto freakin correct still has president Biden and president Obama and not President Trump”
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Yes, it is petty and disgusting.
Rudd takes a Trump broadside.
Is it loving someone when you inform them that their words or actions are having a deleterious effect on your relationship with them? Or should we just shoot them in the neck?
I like the NYC attitude, and it seems to be those from Queens who are best. Your dad, for instance. Trump. Bongino.
Oz is not our friend. We have a couple of common interests but never forget most Australians hate our guts as much as the Eurofagas.
If he isn't, he's Australia's problem, not ours.
Good!
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