Australian Home Minister Clare O’Neil caused a stir when she referred to Donald Trump Jr. as a “big baby” after his planned tour in Australia was postponed, according to the tour’s promoter. O’Neil’s remarks, which were later deleted, came in response to Turning Point Australia’s announcement of the tour’s delay.
In a series of now-deleted tweets, O’Neil criticized Trump Jr. for being granted a visa and called him a sore loser. She stated that he was not canceled but rather a “big baby” who lacked popularity. O’Neil also accused Trump Jr. of blaming the Australian government for the poor ticket sales and the cancellation of his tour, which was originally scheduled for July 9-11.
Turning Point Australia, the organization promoting Trump Jr.’s tour, addressed the postponement on Facebook, emphasizing that the trip was postponed and not canceled. They urged ticket holders to hold onto their tickets, assuring them that it was only a short delay and dismissing it as part of the “cancel culture” phenomenon.
“Geez, Donald Trump Jr is a bit of sore loser,” she said in the tweets.
“Donald Trump Jr has been given a visa to come to Australia. He didn’t get cancelled. He’s just a big baby, who isn’t very popular
Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese clarified that the government was not responsible for Trump Jr.’s change of plans. He stated that Trump Jr.’s visa was processed in the usual manner, and like anyone else, he was entitled to visit Australia. Albanese asserted that the decision to defer his travel was solely Trump Jr.’s prerogative.
The remarks made by O’Neil and the subsequent responses highlight the polarizing nature of Donald Trump Jr. and his family, as well as the political tensions surrounding their activities. The incident also underscores the global impact of the Trump brand and the attention it attracts. While the tour postponement caused a temporary setback, it remains to be seen if and when the tour will be rescheduled and what further reactions it may provoke.
