This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Australia, which closed in 2021.

We Are All Malcolm Turnbull Watching The US Election

Even the PM takes a moment in question time to get the nail-biting results.
Malcolm Turnbull with Julie Bishop working out what the hell is going on in the United States
Alex Ellinghausen, Fairfax
Malcolm Turnbull with Julie Bishop working out what the hell is going on in the United States

CANBERRA -- Finding the results of the United States presidential election a little nerve-wracking?

So are we. And it appears so is Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Famed for his use of multiple modes of technology, Turnbull has taken a moment or two in Question Time in parliament Wednesday to view the American red and blue states fall into place.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop checking out US election results
Andrew Meares, Fairfax
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop checking out US election results

The Prime Minister also took advice from his Foreign Minister Julie Bishop as the results began to show Donald Trump pulling ahead of Hillary Clinton.

Prime Minister @TurnbullMalcolm checks his phone during Question Time #auspol#electionday (via Ross Nerdal and @ABCPoliPics) pic.twitter.com/NX39ieowEL

— Stephanie Anderson (@stephanieando) November 9, 2016

Turnbull was not the only Australian politician a little distracted by the vote over in the United States.

Nationals MP George Christensen departs Question Time pic.twitter.com/sC7VZypwx4

— ellinghausen (@ellinghausen) November 9, 2016

Conservative Government backbencher George Christensen proudly carried a smile and a Donald Trump book as he departed Question Time.

Close
This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Australia. Certain site features have been disabled. If you have questions or concerns, please check our FAQ or contact support@huffpost.com.