Former PM Kevin Rudd’s job as ambassador to the US may be under the spotlight with Donald Trump incoming as president, but he has a $25m-plus fallback plan.

Former Defence Intelligence Analyst Paul Monk says Kevin Rudd’s time as US Ambassador may be “running out” with the new Trump Administration.Donald Trump has announced his billionaire ally Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will have roles in his administration.

A Donald Trump powerbroker has warned that time is running out for Kevin Rudd, Australia’s foot-in-mouth Ambassador to Washington.

Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek has been pressed on whether Kevin Rudd should stay on as Australia's ambassador to the United States. Ms Plibersek says Kevin Rudd has “distinguished himself” as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States.

Donald Trump thinks Kevin Rudd is "a little bit nasty" and "not the brightest bulb". It is an open question whether Australia's ambassador to America will be able to deal with the returning Trump administration.

The coalition's foreign policy priorities have been outlined, with support for under-fire US ambassador and former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd.

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says Kevin Rudd has done a “great job” working across the political spectrum during his time as Australian Ambassador to the United States.