Western Australia Premier Roger Cook humorously called US Vice President JD Vance a 'knob' during the Leadership Matters event in Perth, prompting laughter from the audience. This remark occurred as Cook prepares for the upcoming state elections, emphasizing the Labor Party's campaign. He expressed concerns about the uncertainty stemming from the new US administration. Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers advised Cook could have chosen different words, underscoring the impact of Cook's statements amidst the ongoing Aukus agreements in Western Australia, where significant military developments are anticipated.
At the West Australian's Leadership Matters event on Tuesday morning, a journalist asked the premier to finish the sentence: JD Vance is a Cook replied: Knob.
Cook responded that the new US president does bring uncertainty. Well, I certainly think he represents an uncertain one, so again let me just say in times of uncertainty you need a steady hand.
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