In a significant political move, Peter Dutton has amplified his criticism of Kevin Rudd, who is the newly appointed Australian ambassador to the United States. This comes after Donald Trump selected a key aide, Dan Scavino, as his deputy chief of staff, raising concerns about Rudd's future in the role. Dutton argues that Rudd's appointment was a poor choice by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, suggesting it places the government in a precarious situation and jeopardizes Australia's interests with the US. Amid rising tensions, Dutton now openly questions Rudd's capacity to effectively work with the incoming Trump administration and cites that the PM’s decision may have dire implications for Australian diplomacy.