James Headley: Otago University International Relations Expert on Phil Goff being fired for making comments about Trump
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
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Phil Goff has paid the price for stepping out of his lane and commenting on US President Donald Trump.
The comments questioning Trump's understanding of war history yesterday has cost the High Commissioner to the UK his job.
Otago University's international relations expert James Headley told Andrew Dickens in other circumstances, a diplomat wouldn't be fired after making such comments.
But he says our Government is aware that Trump is very sensitive to criticism.
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