Australians head to the polls Saturday in election overshadowed by Trump

By Kristina Kukolja

Published May 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM EDT

Australia heads to the polls on Saturday in an election overshadowed by President Trump. Will concerns over Trump's policies drive an outcome similar to what happened in Canada's elections?

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