Donald Trump lavishes praise on Australia and Anthony Albanese during the pair's landmark meeting in Washington, but takes a swipe at a former prime minister in the room.

As the Coalition calls for Kevin Rudd to be sacked, the prime minister sang his praises and found an unlikely ally back home.

Anthony Albanese says he is “not at all” worried about Donald Trump’s feelings toward Australia after the US President unleashed on embattled ambassador Kevin Rudd.

Anthony Albanese strongly endorses his hand-picked ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, as he seeks to draw a line under Monday's awkward encounter with Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump on Monday expressed disdain towards Australia’s ambassador, former prime minister Kevin Rudd, as the two sat face-to-face

US President Trump has told Kevin Rudd that “all is forgiven” after a tense moment at the White House when he was reminded of his previous attacks before he was appointed as Australia’s ambassador.

Anthony Albanese leaves Washington with everything he came for: a deal on critical minerals, an assurance on AUKUS, and an alliance reaffirmed.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived at the White House for vital talks with US President Donald Trump.

First, Trump scolded a camera operator who bumped a priceless, antique, gold mirror. “You’re not allowed to break that. That mirror is 400-years-old,” he lectured. “Aye, aye, aye, I just moved it up here, especially, from the vault.”

The long-awaited meeting has produced substantial results, including an agreement on critical minerals and rare earths.