President Trump gives Scott Morrison a Legion of Merit medal for being such a great bloke

Donald Trump has awarded Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison a prestigious American military decoration for "leadership in addressing global challenges" and strengthening the alliance between the two countries.

The outgoing US President gave Mr Morrison the Legion of Merit, along with former and current leaders of other US allies including ex-Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Australian Prime Minister was given the award "for his leadership in addressing global challenges and promoting collective security".

The award was presented by the US national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, on Monday evening Washington time, and was accepted by Australia's ambassador to the US Arthur Sinodinos on behalf of Mr Morrison.


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