Albo, Minns, the new US ambassador: The who’s who of grand final VIPs

Donald Trump’s newly appointed ambassador to Australia engaged in local diplomacy alongside political and business leaders in the president’s suite at Accor Stadium.

Justin Tomlinson

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Albo, Minns, the new US ambassador: The who’s who of grand final VIPs

Donald Trump’s newly minted ambassador to Australia received a speed-run on local diplomacy while attending the grand final at Accor Stadium. Stationed in the president’s suite, the newly appointed envoy spent the event surrounded by a prominent group of politicians and business leaders.[1][2][3][4]

The high-profile guest list in the president's suite represented a who’s who of grand final VIPs, including political figures Albo and Minns. Their presence alongside business leaders provided the US ambassador with an immediate setting for local diplomatic engagement during the grand final.[1][2][3][4]

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