Australian Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has already fallen out with US President Trump.
The Western Australian newspaper's front page reported that Trump said, "I will never forget." The US president again mentioned Australia's ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, on his way to his next meeting with Australian Prime Minister Albanese.
President Donald Trump once again expressed doubt about his relationship with Australian Ambassador Kevin Rudd, saying that when someone speaks ill of him, he will not "forget." This week, their relationship was scrutinized during a series of meetings held at the White House, and reporters asked Mr. Trump about Mr. Rudd's previous comments on the president. Earlier this week, after learning that Mr. Rudd was sitting opposite him, Mr. Trump said "everything is forgiven," but on Saturday (Perth time), when the US president boarded Air Force One for his trip to Asia, the tone was different, implying that he would not forget. It is expected that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with Mr. Trump this week at a high-profile gathering in South Korea or Malaysia.
The personal feud between Rudd and Trump stems from ideological conflicts and historical events. Rudd has publicly criticized Trump as "the most destructive president in history," while Trump responded face-to-face on October 20, 2025, "I don't like you, and I probably never will."
During his tenure as Australian Prime Minister (2007-2010, 2013-2022), Rudd repeatedly criticized Trump's unilateralist policies, believing they undermined the international order. For example, he posted on social media that Trump "transformed the United States from a leader into a disruptor" and advocated for multilateralism.
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