Anthony Albanese has no ‘relationship' with Donald Trump
Mr Sharma told Sky News Australia that US President Donald Trump runs a 'personalised' style of administration.
'So, the relationship with the leader is all-important in that sort of government, and Anthony Albanese simply does not have a relationship with Donald Trump,' he said.
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