Diplomat's warning not to erode Rudd's standing in Washington after Trump barbs
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The federal opposition's rush to jump on US presidential hopeful Donald Trump's character assessment of Australia's envoy in Washington could erode his standing in the capital, a former senior diplomat has warned.
  • In short: Australia’s former high commissioner to the United Kingdom, George Brandis, cautioned politicians against criticising diplomatic appointments.
  • On Wednesday, former US president Donald Trump said he had heard Kevin Rudd “was a little bit nasty”.
  • What’s next? The Coalition has questioned Dr Rudd’s tenure, suggesting he will not be able to work with Mr Trump if he is returned to the White House later this year.