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Jennifer Hewett

Albanese can’t escape ‘daddy’ Trump’s defence demands

Donald Trump wanted – and got – acclaim and obeisance from NATO leaders. It’s lucky Anthony Albanese wasn’t in the picture.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte may have overdone the European charm offensive with his awkward reference to Donald Trump as “daddy”, using strong language to stop countries fighting like school kids.

But Europe’s leaders have clearly made their political peace with the public deference required when dealing with this US president.

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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com

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