Australia's ambassador to US leaving post, marked by Trump rift


Australia's ambassador to US Kevin Rudd. - Photo: AFP

SYDNEY: Australia said Tuesday (Jan 13) its ambassador to the United States is leaving after a three-year tenure overshadowed by President Donald Trump's verdict on him: "I don't like you either."

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd, who departs his post on March 31 to become president of the Asia Society think tank in New York, had sharply criticised Trump while he was out of office.

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