The Trump 'ick factor' in Australia

The Trump 'ick factor' in Australia

From Politics Now by ABC Australia

April 27, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Donald Trump's influence in Australia and the upcoming Farrer by-election.

Anthony Albanese has joined with other world leaders to express gratitude that the US President was unharmed after a a shooter crashed the venue of the White House Correspondents' dinner. But back home, support for Donald Trump and the US alliance is under strain, could that also spell trouble for One Nation? And as the Farrer by-election gets closer, could the Coalition preferencing the minor party get them their first lower house seat in 30-years? Patricia Karvelas and Jacob Greber break it all down on Politics Now. Got a burning question? Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au Read PK's analysis here Read Jacob's analysis here Listen to QT with Casey Briggs on ABC Listen or Apple

People in this episode

Host: Patricia Karvelas

Guest: Jacob Greber

Topics covered

  • US politics
  • Australia
  • Donald Trump
  • One Nation
  • by-elections
  • Coalition
  • international relations

Keywords

  • Trump
  • Albanese
  • One Nation
  • Farrer by-election
  • Coalition
  • US alliance
  • politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: One Nation, Coalition

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