Mr. Trump said in a Fox News interview that NATO sent "some troops" but "stayed a little back, a little off the front lines". Speaking on the ABC's Insiders programme on Sunday (January 25, 2026) morning, Mr. Albanese said Australian families of fallen soldiers would be "hurting" as a result of Mr. Trump's comments. Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social platform. He's acknowledged the contribution," Mr. Albanese told the ABC, but added that Mr. Trump's previous comments were "entirely not appropriate. Mr. Albanese said Mr. Moriarty was an "outstanding Australian public servant", and he had consulted with the Trump administration on his selection.

Source: The Hindu January 25, 2026 09:04 UTC