A US visit was once seen overwhelmingly as a political positive for an Australian prime minister. But under Donald Trump they're an exercise in putting the alliance first and risking poor optics back home.
Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
