Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has called for Australian Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd to be sacked.

During Donald Trump’s meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the US President told Mr Rudd to his face that he didn’t like him and probably never would.

The confrontation sparked laughter in the room, including from Mr Albanese, Industry Minister Tim Ayres, and President Trump.

Ms Ley said the incident had exposed Mr Rudd’s position as untenable.

“Kevin Rudd really was the elephant in the room. And it's a bit awkward, isn't it?” Ms Ley told Sky News on Tuesday.

“When the ambassador is the punchline of the joke and the Prime Minister is actually laughing at him, I think that tells us all we need to know.”

The Opposition Leader said the Prime Minister’s reaction during

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