President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday announced a deal on rare earth minerals as China tightens control over its own supply.But the day was not without some awkward and downright tense moments. Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd ― who once called Trump a “village idiot,” among other things ― is now the ambassador to the United States and was also in the room. Trump was apparently unaware until a reporter pointed it out.“I don’t know anything about him,” Trump said. “If he said bad, then maybe he’ll like to apologize.”Trump asked Albanese: “Where is he? Is he still working for you?”Albanese pointed toward Rudd across the table. “You said bad?” Trump asked. Rudd started to explain that it was before he took his current position. “I don’t like you either,” Trump said. “And I probably never will.” Many in the room laughed: Trump: Did an ambassador say something bad? Don't tell me. Is he tell working for you? Albanese: He’s right thereTrump: You said bad. I don't like you either. And I probably never will. Go ahead pic.twitter.com/atAuL7r3zh— Acyn (@Acyn) October 20, 2025While Trump is known to harbor a grudge, Sky News said the bad feelings didn’t linger. “Is this the guy?” Trump asked after the media left. “He seems like a nice guy.” Rudd apologized, and Sky News said the president forgave him. Close