Australian Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has denied that he has had tense exchanges with senior members of the Trump administration.

One source confirmed to Sky News that heated meetings have occurred, but the Australian government has flatly denied it.

The denials follow comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting he “doesn’t forget” people who have previously said bad things about him.

Mr Rudd was sprayed by President Trump during the White House meeting with the US president last Monday, after Sky News asked about old comments Mr Rudd had made.

Reports later emerged Mr Rudd was involved in “testy” exchanges with senior Trump allies, including strategist Stephen Miller and defence expert Elbridge Colby.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s biographer, Karen Middl

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