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Liberal MP Andrew Hastie is slamming Pauline Hanson for prioritizing Trump over Australia’s national interest, calling her “MAGA first” stance dangerously shortsighted. As Hanson defends Trump’s Middle East war and ties to oil supply, Hastie argues Australia must always come first — a stance he says isn’t controversial. This clash reveals deep fractures in the opposition: while some Coalition MPs avoid criticizing Hanson to protect their votes, others like Hastie see her alignment with Trump — a figure loathed by most Australians — as a threat needing to be countered. Hanson, who recently attended Trump’s Mar-a-Lago and praised his Iran actions, also enjoys support from controversial figures like Ben Roberts-Smith, whom Hastie and veterans previously testified against. Despite internal debate, the opposition remains divided, focusing on electoral math rather than unified messaging. Meanwhile, One Nation surges in polls, outpacing the Coalition in some surveys, while its leadership faces scrutiny over policy vagueness and Hanson’s unclear leadership ambitions — all as Australia’s political landscape shifts rapidly.

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