George Brandis warns not to erode Kevin Rudd’s standing in Washington after Donald Trump barbs

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In short: Australia's former high commissioner to the United Kingdom, George Brandis, cautioned politicians against criticising diplomatic appointments. Australia's former high commissioner to the United Kingdom, George Brandis, cautioned politicians against criticising diplomatic appointments. On Wednesday, former US president Donald Trump said he had heard Mr Rudd "was a little bit nasty". On Wednesday, former US president Donald Trump said he had heard Mr Rudd "was a little bit nasty". What's next? The Coalition has questioned Mr Rudd’s tenure, suggesting he will not be able to work with Mr Trump if he is returned to the White House later this...