Abbottâs verdict on Trumpâs recklessness and legacy
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Tony Abbott has had mixed feelings on the Trump presidency
Credit:John Shakespeare
After all, Abbott initially believed the presidential hopeful was âuniquely under-qualifiedâ for the Oval Office ahead of the 2016 election. But that all changed during the term, with Abbott eventually praising Trumpâs performance and ability to deliver on promises.
âMuch to the surprise of many ⦠indeed, somewhat to my own surprise ⦠I think heâs been quite a success: his style sometimes grates, but heâs been a very good president,â the former PM told US conservatives in early 2020 at a Heritage Foundation event.
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