Morrison had evangelical Christian Mike Pompeo on speed dial for two years. Who knew?

The close relationship between Morrison and Pompeo, apparently based on their mutual evangelical faith, raises questions about how the PM approached key foreign policy issues — including on China and AUKUS.

Kelly’s report, drawn from a new book he has written, quoted Morrison saying that his relationship with the Trump administration was “deeply rooted in my relationship with Mike Pence and Mike Pompeo”. The PM and Pompeo were in contact “weekly, not necessarily on the phone, but we were regular correspondents”. And the point of nexus? “We’re evangelical Christians,” Morrison said.

The assertion puts paid to the idea that Morrison keeps his religion and politics separate. The revelation also underlines the secretive nature of Morrison’s conduct of national affairs. Who knew that the Australian prime minister and the apocalyptic Christian Pompeo were email and phone buddies during a critical phase of Australia’s relationship with China?

https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/02/07/scott-morrison-mike-pompeo-speed-dial/

Surely FIRB, can scuttle, scomos new job.

Raider