President Trump, left, and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speak to reporters in New York aboard the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid on May 4, 2017. On his eighth day in office, President Trump blasted and badgered Australia’s leader over an immigration dispute, telling Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, “this is the most unpleasant call,” before abruptly hanging up on the head of one of America’s staunchest allies. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull waves to the media as he boards his aircraft in Sydney en route to Washington on Feb. 21, 2018. President Trump speaks on the phone with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in the Oval Office on Jan. 28, 2017. Shortly before Trump’s inauguration, Norman dined with the president-elect, stressing Australia’s historic importance to the United States.

Source: Washington Post February 22, 2018 22:02 UTC