Well, that’s a relief: Australia may not be a high priority for Donald Trump, but neither are we in the diplomatic deep freezer. Just as Anthony Albanese’s failure to secure his first meeting with Trump was beginning to become politically damaging, the prime minister has locked in a White House visit next month. This is a victory for Albanese, even if it means he will have to schlep back to the United States for the third time this year. President Donald Trump will host Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House next month. Credit: APIt’s also a win for United States ambassador Kevin Rudd, who was facing increasing scrutiny about his access to the White House.