Kevin Rudd

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Kevin Rudd's Diplomatic Drama: Is His Sand Running Out? ⏳🇦🇺

Australian Politics - Dan Scavino - Diplomacy - Kevin Rudd - Social Media Politics - Sussan Ley - Tony Abbott - Trump Administration

As Dan Scavino sends cryptic warnings to Kevin Rudd via social media, the former PM’s future as Australia’s ambassador to the US gets murkier. Will he survive the storm?

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's tenure as the Ambassador to the United States has recently come under scrutiny, thanks to a spate of eyebrow-raising comments from significant figures on social media. In a recent tweet, Dan Scavino, a senior aide to Donald Trump, posted a GIF of sand trickling through an hourglass alongside Rudd's statement about improving the Australia-US relationship. This ominous imagery has left many wondering whether Scavino is hinting at Rudd’s dwindling time in Washington. With a following of over 2 million, Scavino's cryptic warning has sent ripples through politics in both countries.

Meanwhile, Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has publicly voiced her desire for Rudd to succeed, framing his success as a matter of “national interest.” This dichotomy between Ley's supportive stance and Scavino's apparent threat illuminates the complex web of diplomacy and political maneuvering that Rudd must navigate. On the flip side, 3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott has openly criticized Rudd, labeling him as "stupid" for critiquing Trump on social media, which could further alienate him from influential figures in the new administration.

Adding fuel to the fire, footage surfaced of Rudd hurling insults at then-President Trump, which has fueled skepticism surrounding his capacity to maintain a productive rapport with the incoming administration. Current Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come to Rudd’s defense amid these challenges, but doubts from figures like Opposition Leader Peter Dutton continue to put Rudd's future in jeopardy. There’s a fine line between being candid and risking diplomatic relations, and Crossfire Rudd is seemingly walking right on it.

Looking ahead, Rudd must muster all his political savvy to ensure he isn’t just another ex-PM seeking relevance. Tony Abbott's thoughts on Rudd's future paint a cloudy picture as he expresses concerns about whether Rudd is truly capable of fostering the strong ties needed between Australia and the US. Yet, if we dive deeper into the fine print of political history, we see a surprising trend: former leaders often face their biggest challenges when they venture into new roles in foreign diplomacy.

Interestingly, there's a rich legacy of diplomats who've stumbled in shifting allegiances, often like kangaroos in headlights. Australia’s political landscape is no stranger to controversy, and Kevin Rudd’s future as Ambassador may just be another chapter in the wild and unpredictable saga of the nation’s politics. In diplomatic terms, one thing is certain: a good ambassador is one who knows when to tread lightly on political quicksand, or risk becoming a mere footnote in history!

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Donald Trump aide Dan Scavino appears to send warning to Kevin ... (ABC News)

In an ominous post to his 2 million followers on X, Dan Scavino uploads a GIF of sand trickling through an hourglass next to Kevin Rudd's official statement ...

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Kevin Rudd 'working hard' to build a 'strong relationship' between ... (Sky News Australia)

Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says she wants Australia's Ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd to succeed in the “national interest”.

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Kevin Rudd is brutally called out by top Trump advisor in massive ... (Daily Mail)

Dan Scavino Jr, who is one of the President-elect's most senior campaign advisors, responded to Rudd's congratulatory message on Trump's election victory with ...

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Why Tom Elliott thinks Kevin Rudd's time as Australia's ambassador ... (3AW)

The 3AW Mornings host claimed the former Australian Prime Minister was “stupid” as a diplomat to criticise the then former US President on social media. “ ...

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Footage Surfaces Of US Ambassador Kevin Rudd Insulting Donald ... (10 News First)

Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to keep Kevin Rudd as Australia's ambassador to the U.S. despite newly-surfaced footage from 2021 showing Rudd ...

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'Trump doesn't forget': Ex-staffer's warning to Rudd as Dutton reacts (Daily Telegraph)

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has again cast doubt on whether Australia's Ambassador to the US can form a “good relationship” with the incoming Trump ...

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'Tony Abbott's verdict' – Former PM weighs in on Kevin Rudd's future (2GB)

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has weighed in on Kevin Rudd's future as Australia's Ambassador to the USA and whether he should be moved on, ...

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Key Trump ally taunts Rudd on social media (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Senior Trump adviser Dan Scavino responded to one of Rudd's social media posts a not-so cryptic GIF, suggesting the former PM's days in Washington are ...

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Trump adviser makes cryptic post about Kevin Rudd's future as ... (SBS)

On Tuesday, Trump aide Dan Scavino reshared a post that Rudd made on 7 November congratulating Trump on his victory and saying Australia "looks forward to ...

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PM must decide whether Kevin Rudd is 'capable' of handling ... (Sky News Australia)

It is up to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to decide whether Kevin Rudd is “capable” of maintaining the Australia-US relationship, according to Shadow ...

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Trump adviser makes cryptic post about Kevin Rudd's role as ... (SBS)

Dan Scavino, who served in Donald Trump's previous administration, reshared a post of Kevin Rudd's on social media on Tuesday night, adding an hourglass ...

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Kevin Rudd delivering on 'difficult legislation' in Australia's interest (Sky News Australia)

Labor MP Julian Hill claims Australia's Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd is doing a “good job” in his role. “He's delivered on AUKUS, ...

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Donald Trump's senior adviser Dan Scavino mocks Kevin Rudd's ... (The Australian Financial Review)

A former White House deputy chief of staff posted a depleting hourglass in reply to a congratulatory tweet from Australia's ambassador to the ...

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Senior Liberal calls for Rudd to be sacked after Trump advisor ... (9News)

A senior Liberal senator has broken ranks with the rest of his party by calling for Kevin Rudd to be recall...

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Richard Marles grilled over Kevin Rudd's past comments about Trump (Sky News Australia)

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says Kevin Rudd has done a “great job” working across the political spectrum during his time as Australian Ambassador ...

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Senior Trump adviser suggests Rudd's time as US ambassador ... (The Guardian)

Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Tony Abbott defend suitability of former PM after Dan Scavino social media post, despite Rudd's past criticism of ...

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Former US ambassador accuses Sky News of creating a 'self-licking ... (The Conversation AU)

While some have criticised the former prime minister for earlier posts attacking Donald Trump, Dennis Richardson says the government should hold firm.

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Trump will 'hopefully' forgive Kevin Rudd: opposition (The North West Star)

Donald Trump will "hopefully" forgive Australian ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd over his past attacks on the president-elect, says opposition foreign spokesman ...

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Australia's US envoy Kevin Rudd gets ominous hint from ex-Trump ... (South China Morning Post)

Rudd has deleted his anti-Trump social media posts, including one describing him as 'the most destructive president in history'.

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Could Trump really fire Australian ambassador Kevin Rudd – and ... (The Guardian)

When one of Trump's inner circle reposted Rudd's congratulations with a gif of an hourglass, it could have been more than just empty bravado.

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Kevin Rudd's $25m-plus fallback plan after US ambassador job (Realestate)

Ambassador of Australia to the United States, Hon Kevin Rudd and his wife Therese, with US President, Joe Biden. Source: Twitter ...

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Tanya Plibersek pressed on Kevin Rudd's US ambassadorship (Sky News Australia)

Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek has been pressed on whether Kevin Rudd should stay on as Australia's ambassador to the United States.

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Peter Dutton ramps up pressure on Kevin Rudd, after Trump names ... (ABC News)

Peter Dutton has toughened his language about Kevin Rudd's appointment as Australia's ambassador to the US, after a top Trump aide appeared to suggest his ...

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'Craziness': Resurfaced clip shows Rudd slamming Americans for ... (Sky News Australia)

Former prime minister and Australian Ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd has been caught out yet again sledging president-elect Donald Trump in resurfaced ...

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Donald Trump aide Dan Scavino appears to send warning to Kevin ... (RNZ)

By Riley Stuart, ABC. WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 26: President of the Asia Society and former Australian prime. Kevin Rudd's social media posts were deleted last ...

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