Albanese’s push-back against Trump
June 5, 2025
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Episode 1581 · June 5, 2025
Albanese’s push-back against Trump
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<p>Donald Trump’s return to power is testing Australia’s decades-old reflex to stand with the United States.</p> <p>When the US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, demanded Canberra nearly double its military spend, Anthony Albanese answered that Australia will decide its own defence policy – and has been vocal in his criticisms of Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminium.</p> <p>With public support for automatic alignment with the US fading, the prime minister is recalibrating the alliance in real time.</p> <p>Today, columnist for <em>The Saturday Paper,</em> Paul Bongiorno, on how Australia is no longer “all the way” with the USA.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Columnist for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Paul Bongiorno.</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>PA/Alamy</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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