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Could Donald Trump really fire Kevin Rudd?

The former prime minister's criticism of Donald Trump has drawn the ire of those in the president elect's inner circle, and prompted renewed debate about whether the incoming administration could seek retribution.

I'd be very much opposed to that.

You've got the world's richest man, and you've given him this position of incredible influence in the American government. I think jobs for mates is a very bad idea. I don't think that politicians should be putting their friends, their dear friends into positions of great influence in this country.