06 March 2025 - New Zealand Fires UK Envoy Over Trump Comments
New Zealand’s high commissioner to the UK loses job after Trump comments
Eva Corlett (The Guardian, 06/03/2025)
New Zealand’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom has been removed from his role after publicly questioning US President Donald Trump’s grasp of history – remarks that have rendered his position “untenable” in the eyes of New Zealand’s government.
NZ fires envoy to UK who questioned Trump's grasp of history
Kelly Ng (BBC, 06/03/2025)
New Zealand has fired its most senior envoy to the United Kingdom over remarks that questioned US President Donald Trump's grasp of history.
New Zealand sacks diplomat who questioned Trump’s understanding of WWII
Aljazeera reporter (Aljazeera, 06/03/2025)
New Zealand has sacked its ambassador to the United Kingdom after the diplomat publicly questioned United States President Donald Trump’s understanding of the events that precipitated World War II.
New Zealand sacks UK high commissioner over remarks questioning Trump’s grasp on history
Shweta Sharma (Independent, 06/03/2025)
New Zealand’s ambassador to the UK has been dismissed from his position after he made remarks seen as critical of US president Donald Trump, foreign minister Winston Peters said.
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