Kevin Rudd Deletes Criticism of Trump After His Election Victory
- Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd removed critical tweets about Donald Trump before the election results.
- Rudd's office stated the deletions were to respect the presidency and avoid misrepresentations of his opinions.
- Following Trump's win, Rudd expressed eagerness to work with his administration, highlighting the importance of US-Australia relations.
In the final week of the election campaign, Kevin Rudd, the Australian ambassador to the United States, deleted tweets that criticized Donald Trump, labeling him as 'the most destructive president in history' and a 'traitor to the West.' These posts were removed just days before Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 election on November 6. Rudd's office explained that the decision was made to show respect for the presidency and to prevent misinterpretations of his views as an ambassador. Following Trump's victory, Rudd praised the relationship between Australia and the United States, expressing a desire to collaborate on future challenges. In March, Trump had reportedly remarked that if Rudd remained hostile, he would not stay in his position long.