Donald Trump's phone call is now politically messy for Scott Morrison on two levels
5 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump's phone call is now politically messy for Scott Morrison on two levels

ABC  

The dramatic revelation by the New York Times that Donald Trump pressed Scott Morrison in an early September phone call for help in an exercise of overt presidential politicking does not indicate any Australian Government wrongdoing. Now he's on the spot over this Trump call, which was about US Attorney-General William Barr seeking information for the justice department inquiry that the President hopes will discredit the Mueller probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Joe Hockey, Australia's ambassador in Washington, wrote to Barr on May 28 saying: "The Australian Government will use its best endeavours to support your efforts in this matter". Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been dragged into the impeachment inquiry facing US President Donald Trump.

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Scott Morrison defends Peter Dutton's calls for transparency from China over the origins of coronavirus
4 years, 11 months ago

Scott Morrison defends Peter Dutton's calls for transparency from China over the origins of coronavirus

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended his Home Affairs Minister from Chinese criticism he is engaged in anti-Beijing propaganda, arguing Australia will not be dictated to about what causes it publicly advocates. Key points: Mr Morrison believes Australia's demands for a full and frank investigation of the pandemic would have broad global support Mr Morrison believes Australia's demands for a …

How Alexander Downer set off a chain of events that may lead to Donald Trump's impeachment
5 years, 3 months ago

How Alexander Downer set off a chain of events that may lead to Donald Trump's impeachment

ABC  

He's been the subject of alt-right conspiracy theories, labelled an "errand boy" for Hillary Clinton, even accused of being a leftist spy. Australian diplomat Alexander Downer's warning to his US counterpart in London was the "tipping point" for an FBI probe into Russia's interference in the 2016 US election and, even now, may form part of impeachment proceedings against President …

Ex-Trump aide confirms Ukraine aid was linked to Biden probe
5 years, 4 months ago

Ex-Trump aide confirms Ukraine aid was linked to Biden probe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A former top White House official confirmed that military aid to Ukraine was held up by President Donald Trump’s demand for the ally to investigate Democrats and Joe Biden but testified that there’s nothing illegal, in his view, about the quid pro quo at the center of the Democrat-led impeachment inquiry. Late Thursday, Trump tweeted about Morrison’s comment …

Top Trump adviser steps down ahead of impeachment testimony
5 years, 4 months ago

Top Trump adviser steps down ahead of impeachment testimony

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s top adviser for Russian and European affairs is leaving his job at the White House, a day before he’s scheduled to testify before the House impeachment investigators, a senior administration official said Wednesday. A senior administration official said Morrison “has decided to pursue other opportunities.” The official, who was not authorized to discuss Morrison’s job …

Phone calls with Donald Trump more risky venture than diplomatic boon
5 years, 5 months ago

Phone calls with Donald Trump more risky venture than diplomatic boon

Hindustan Times  

Arranging a phone call with the president of the United States used to be seen as a diplomatic win. “People have to adjust to the fact that a phone call with Trump is not the same as a phone call with any normal leader,” said Gerard Araud, the French ambassador in Washington until last June, who helped organise a number …

Scott Morrison insists he's acting in Australia's interest helping Donald Trump with inquiry
5 years, 5 months ago

Scott Morrison insists he's acting in Australia's interest helping Donald Trump with inquiry

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended Australia's response to a request for help from US President Donald Trump, referring to the issue as uncontroversial. Key points: Scott Morrison said he was acting in Australia's interest helping a US DoJ inquiry Donald Trump launched the inquiry suggesting the FBI had illegally spied on his 2016 campaign The PM refused to say …

Australian government confirms Donald Trump asked PM Scott Morrison for help to discredit Robert Mueller investigation
5 years, 5 months ago

Australian government confirms Donald Trump asked PM Scott Morrison for help to discredit Robert Mueller investigation

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump recently asked the Australian prime minister and other foreign leaders to help Attorney General William Barr with an investigation into the origins of the Russia probe Washington: President Donald Trump recently asked the Australian prime minister Scott Morrison and other foreign leaders to help Attorney General William Barr with an investigation into the origins of the Russia …

Donald Trump and Scott Morrison's phone call may drag Australia into a spiralling impeachment scandal
5 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump and Scott Morrison's phone call may drag Australia into a spiralling impeachment scandal

ABC  

The last thing Canberra wants is to be drawn into the most vicious partisan dispute of its most important ally. The news that US President Donald Trump asked Prime Minister Scott Morrison to coordinate with Attorney General William Barr to investigate the origins of the Mueller inquiry comes at a particularly explosive time. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been dragged …

Donald Trump and Scott Morrison exchange tweets, talk on the phone after new PM takes office
6 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump and Scott Morrison exchange tweets, talk on the phone after new PM takes office

ABC  

President Donald Trump and Australia's new Prime Minister have held their first phone call, less than a day after Scott Morrison took over the top job. The pair could meet face to face later this year, at the APEC summit in Papua New Guinea in November, and there is speculation Mr Trump could visit Australia on the same trip. Mr …

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