Politics Now The Trump 'ick factor' in Australia
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Apr 27, 2026 They unpack the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and what it means for political violence. They explore how Donald Trump's image is hurting his support in Australia and the ripple effects for One Nation. They dig into Coalition preferencing choices in the Farrer by-election and the wider immigration and culture-war debates shaping Australian politics.
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US Political Violence Feels Accelerated
- Political violence in the US is recurring but appears to be accelerating, as shown by the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.
- Patricia Karvelas notes the live, public broadcasting of the event magnified its impact and prompted calls to lower inflammatory rhetoric.
Trump Is Political Kryptonite In Australia
- Donald Trump is highly unpopular in Australia with about 66% disapproving, creating a domestic 'ick factor' around any politician seen as too close to him.
- Karvelas argues this raises a risk of political blowback for Australian leaders who visibly align with Trump.
One Nation Could Face Blowback Over Trump Ties
- One Nation's visible support for Trump may create electoral vulnerabilities as opponents highlight the association in Farrer.
- Talbot Mills polling shows One Nation voters are less worried about the war (74% vs 85% overall), complicating attack strategies.