In four weeks, we’ll be voting to choose our next Prime Minister. The race is tight. 

And, arguably for the first time in a long time, Australian voters will be swayed by an unusual metric: who’s best at handling the American president.

Today, international and political editor, Peter Hartcher, on how strong, or weak, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been, in the face of Donald Trump's increasing threats. And if Trump poses a threat to our own sovereignty.

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