While Kevin Rudd positioned himself as a key player, the success of the critical minerals deal may be thanks to a different influential Australian with a direct line to Trump: Dr. Gina Rinehart AO.

Trump relies heavily on these personal relationships, making Rudd's diminished role and subsequent apology for past comments a huge public blow.

 

While Kevin Rudd positioned himself as a key player, the success of the critical minerals deal may be thanks to a different influential Australian with a direct line to Trump: Dr. Gina Rinehart AO.
Trump relies heavily on these personal relationships, making Rudd's diminished role and subsequent apology for past comments a huge public blow.
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4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave

Who really brokered Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese's deal?

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