Arthur Sinodinos has one big handicap as ambassador to Trump's Washington

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Arthur Sinodinos has one big handicap as Australia's new ambassador to Trump's Washington | KnottMatthew

He has also not played tennis in "a long time" suggesting he won't be giving a workout to his"Diplomacy works on a number of levels - the soft power side is as important as the formal side. It's much easier to deal with people professionally when they see you as a human being."

Then Prime Minister Scott Morrison offered him the US ambassadorship – Australia's most important diplomatic posting. It was a job Sinodinos turned down in 2005 when Howard suggested it to him.Arthur Sinodinos on Donald Trump "This was an opportunity to turn the page after a difficult time in my life. Having cancer makes you look at your priorities. I wanted to work in a more normalised environment and give my family an opportunity to reset."Perhaps only someone who recently underwent cancer treatment would describe life as a diplomat in Trump's Washington as "normalised".

The former Treasurer has been universally praised for his performance in Washington, especially his efforts to ensure Australia was spared from tariffs on steel and aluminium imports into the US. "He brings one of the savviest and most adept minds in all of Australia. He will be another excellent ambassador following Joe's tour de force."

 

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KnottMatthew Job for the boys. Rort.

KnottMatthew Match made in heaven. One ICAC tainted. The buffoon Mueller tainted. Two corrupt guys can exchange notes & establish great rapport!!

KnottMatthew Memory?

KnottMatthew Memory

KnottMatthew My first thought his poor memory perhaps 🤣

KnottMatthew His missing memory about unreported donations to the Liberal Party from Australian Water Holdings Pty Ltd? Surely the Americans know the details.

KnottMatthew Actually, thinking about it, the Australian Water Holdings and ICAC / Art’s memory loss thing probably means he’ll get on WELL with Honest Don.

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