The momentary slip from Trump that plucked at Australia’s deep fear of abandonment

Feb 28, 2025 | Press Release

US president, questioned about Aukus defence deal during meeting with UK prime minister Keir Starmer, replied ‘what does that mean?’

Amid the cacophony and clamour of the Oval Office press conference, the president seemed unworried, even serene.

Leaning forward, hands resting in a diamond shape, Donald Trump appeared happy to ignore the disorder of half-finished interrogatives hurled in his direction.

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