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Australia's Ambassador Kevin Rudd Steps Down Early
Kevin Rudd, who was Australia's ambassador to the United States, is leaving his job a year earlier than planned.
He will now lead a big organization called the Asia Society in New York.
Rudd had some disagreements with the US President, Donald Trump.
Before he became ambassador, Rudd said some not-so-nice things about Trump.
Trump didn't like that and even asked Rudd to say sorry.
Despite the tension, Rudd did some good work as ambassador, like helping with important agreements and getting someone named Julian Assange released from jail.
The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, said it was Rudd's own decision to leave early.
Now, people are talking about who might replace Rudd as the next ambassador.
Kevin Rudd is stepping down as Australia's ambassador to the US a year early.
He will become the president of the Asia Society think tank in New York.
Rudd had previously criticized Trump, calling him the 'most destructive president in history'.
Trump expressed disdain for Rudd during a televised meeting at the White House.
Rudd's achievements include supporting the Aukus nuclear submarine agreement and negotiating Julian Assange's release.
- Who
- Kevin Rudd, Australia's Ambassador to the US
- What
- Stepping down a year early from his position
- Where
- United States
- When
- March 31, 2026
- Why
- To become president of the Asia Society and due to tensions with President Donald Trump
Key facts
- Ambassador
- Kevin Rudd
- Position
- Australia's Ambassador to the US
- Tenure
- December 2022 - March 31, 2026
- New Role
- President of the Asia Society
- Prime Minister
- Anthony Albanese
- Trump's Reaction
- Expressed disdain for Rudd
- Rudd's Criticism
- Called Trump 'most destructive president in history'
- Achievements
- Supported Aukus agreement, negotiated Julian Assange's release
Quotes
Anthony Albanese
Prime Minister of Australia
“Kevin Rudd has a work ethic unlike anyone I have ever met. He has worked tirelessly. He's moving on to a role that he believes is pivotal.”
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Donald Trump
President of the United States
“I don't like you either. I don't. And I probably never will.”
NDTV
Kevin Rudd
Former Prime Minister of Australia and Ambassador to the United States
“That was before I took this position, Mr. President.”
NDTV
Sources
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