Albo v Trump: Oct 20. Let’s goooooo.

<p>Anthony Albanese has finally managed to get a meeting with Donald Trump, after months of trying.&nbsp;</p> <p>But why did it take so long? And what does it say about just how rocky our relationship with the US has become?</p> <p>As political journalist and author of Albanese: Telling it Straight Karen Middleton reports, the Australian government has been working hard to soften the Trump administration&rsquo;s attitude over many months, announcing policies favourable to them.&nbsp;</p> <p>At the same time, Albanese knows that downplaying his willingness to placate the US President is important to his domestic audience and that he can&rsquo;t back down on his own objectives: pursuing recognition of Palestine and spruiking Australia&rsquo;s clean-energy transition.&nbsp;</p> <p>Today, Karen Middleton on the task ahead for Albanese &ndash; and what a successful meeting with Trump would look like.</p> <p><br />If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.</p> <p><br />Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram</p> <p>Guest: Political journalist and author of Albanese: Telling it Straight Karen Middleton&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>