Australian government distances itself from Donald Trump Jr.'s postponed tour
The Hindu
Australia’s centre-left government distanced itself on July 6 from the postponement of Donald Trump Jr.’s speaking tour in Australia.
Australia's centre-left government distanced itself on July 6 from the postponement of Donald Trump Jr.’s speaking tour in Australia.
His promoters said the eldest son of the former U.S. president was deferring visits to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane because his Australian visa was only approved on Wednesday, 24 hours before he was to board a flight.
“It seems America isn’t the only country that makes it difficult for the Trumps,” said Turning Point Australia, a local version of the U.S. conservative political organization.
Some conservatives accuse Australia’s Labour Party administration of delaying Mr. Trump Jr.’s visa process.
But Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government was not responsible for Mr. Trump Jr.'s change of plans.
“Donald Trump Jr.’s visa was dealt with in the normal way and like anyone else he was entitled to come here,” Mr. Albanese said. “The deferral of his travel is a matter for him.”
More than 20,000 people had joined an online petition opposing Mr. Trump Jr.’s Australian visit because of what they perceived as his anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes.
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