Trump and Tan Bao are on the phone. (photo by News Corporation, Australia)
Prime Minister Tam Po (Malcolm Turnbull) telephoned U.S. President Trump (Donald Trump) over the weekend, but the communication did not seem to be as smooth as the two countries` goverment said, according to Australian News.
Trump`s Refugee Accords "worst in History"
Prime Minister Tam Po (Malcolm Turnbull) telephoned U.S. President Trump (Donald Trump) over the weekend, but the communication did not seem to be as smooth as the two countries` goverment said, according to Australian News.
According to the Washington Post, the one-hour call was abruptly suspended by Trump 25 minutes later. In the call, Trump called the Australian-US refugee deal "the worst deal in history" and would lead to the end of his political career.
In addition, Trump also said on the phone that he spoke to leaders of the four countries, including Putin, and that the conversation with Tan Bao was "the worst."
Trump then talked about his election victory and the number of people at the inauguration. When Tan Bao offered to discuss Syria and other foreign affairs, Trump hung up.
A reporter for (CNN), a CNN network, said on Twitter (Twitter) that a person familiar with the matter said Trump`s performance on the phone frightened the White House. "when talking to the Australian Prime Minister about refugees, Trump took the microphone off his ear and said he wanted to hang up," people familiar with the matter said.
Jayes (Laura Jayes) of Sky News (SkyNews) said his senior Australian goverment informant (who was not present at the time of the power call but was involved in subsequent discussions) described Trump`s call to Tan Po as "a cry." And revealed that the prime minister thinks the president of the United States "bully".
Ms Jayes said Mr Tan rebutted in the telex that instead of sitting and being scolded, he explained to Mr Trump the importance of abiding by the agreement.
"he didn`t give in to Trump," the woman said. "everyone said the president was overbearing on the phone, and they all thought Tan was doing the right thing."
"Media coverage is basically true."
A cabinet minister told Fafas media that media coverage of the call was basically true. "Paul Tam supported Australia, he had an argument with the President of the United States, he didn`t flinch. We were offended, but as long as these people (refugees) were able to leave Manus and Nauru, that was the main thing. I believe in the implementation of the agreement. Trump just wanted to show that he hated the deal, but he couldn`t change it. "
Prime Minister Tan Bao, who held a news conference on clean energy yesterday morning, was repeatedly asked whether the call to Trump was as reported. Mr. Tan repeatedly said he would not comment on the content of the two men`s calls and that during the call, Mr. Trump promised to implement the agreement.
In a radio interview yesterday afternoon, Mr. Tan said he was disappointed at the leak of the contents of his conversation with Mr. Trump and denied that Mr. Trump had hung up on his phone, but did not deny that the deal was "the worst deal in history."
The official statements of the United States contradict each othe
Yesterday morning, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation received a bilateral refugee agreement statement from the White House and the State Department, the contents of which contradicted each other.
"the president is currently considering whether to implement the agreement," the White House statement wrote. Since we have a long and good relationship with Australia, he will consider implementation. "
"out of respect for Australia as an ally, we will implement the agreement and accept some refugees," the State Department said in a statement.
At 01:30 yesterday, the U.S. Embassy in Australia issued a statement saying it would carry out the agreement. "President Trump`s decision to implement the agreement has not changed. The White House confirmed this to the State Department."
But around 3pm, Trump tweeted: "can you believe it?" Obama goverment agreed to receive thousands of illegal immigrants from Australia. Why? I will examine this stupid agreement! "
Mr Trump`s Twitter comments shocked Australian officials.
A Review of the Australian-American Refugee Agreement
On November 13, 2016, Mr. Tan announced an agreement with Obama goverment that Australia would receive refugees from Central America in exchange for Nauru and Manus Island refugees.
On January 27, 2017, Trump signed a presidential order banning citizens of seven Muslim countries from entering the United States for 90 days and suspending all refugees for 120 days.
On January 29,2017, the White House spokesman, Sean Spicer, said that Mr. Trump had a 25-minute phone communication with Mr. Tam to implement bilateral refugee agreements and set up 1,250 refugees.
On February 1, 2017, media reports said the White House had backed back and Trump was still considering whether to honour the agreement. Tan Bao still said the agreement will be fulfilled.
On February 2, 2017, the White House said Trump was still considering it; the State Department and the U.S. Embassy in Australia said it would implement the agreement; Trump tweeted that it was stupid and would study it; and Tan Bao said Trump would do it.
