Trump says he is 'very friendly' with Albanese but has 'no idea' who ran against him – video

US president Donald Trump has told reporters that Anthony Albanese is 'very good' and 'a friend of mine', but that he doesn't know much else about the Australian election, including who lost. 'Well, I can only say that [Albanese has] been very, very nice to me, very respectful to me,' says Trump. 'I have no idea who the person is that ran against him'

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