President Donald Trump had a tense exchange with Australia's ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, during a White House meeting attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The atmosphere shifted when Trump learned that Rudd had previously made critical comments about him, prompting Trump to confront Rudd directly and declare he would 'never' like him. Despite the awkward moment, the meeting included lighthearted interactions and concluded with the signing of a framework for a critical minerals deal aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries. Albanese extended an invitation for Trump to visit Australia, and both leaders emphasized the importance of their alliance, even as Trump took the opportunity to mock his predecessor and highlight his own foreign policy achievements.