Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was confused on Thursday morning when asked on live radio whether he had had sex with his partner Jodie Haydon in the White House.
The Labor Party leader, 60, and his financial partner, 44, recently attended a state dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
KIIS FM radio host Kyle Sandilands was curious about the couple’s stay at the White House and bluntly asked Mr Albanese if he and Ms Haydon were having sexual relations in the government office.
Mr. Albanese replied shyly, “What goes on tour stays on tour, Kyle.” I’m sure you know that.’
The Prime Minister and Ms. Haydon arrived at the White House on October 25 for a subdued state dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Biden.
The roughly 325-strong guest list lacked star power – only actor John Leguizamo and power producer Jeffrey Katzenberg, who is advising Mr Biden’s 81-year-old re-election campaign, represented Hollywood.
A planned appearance by the B-52 was canceled due to poor optics from White House guests who came to Love Shack amid the war in the Middle East.
Hunter Biden – who has attended two other White House state dinners – skipped the event, but his children Naomi, husband Peter Neal, Finnegan and Maisy were all in attendance.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, 60, (pictured) was left confused on Thursday morning when asked on live radio whether he had had sex with his partner Jodie Haydon in the White House
The Labor Party leader and his finance partner, 44, (left) recently attended a state dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden, 81, (centre right) and First Lady Jill Biden, 72, (right).
“Everything,” Maisy replied when asked her what she was most looking forward to.
Amb. Caroline Kennedy, the current U.S. ambassador to Australia, streamed past reporters as she arrived for dinner without answering questions about her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential bid against Biden.
When Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband Chasten arrived for dinner, Chasten said he was very excited to have the “babysitter on duty” since the couple are fathers of twins.
KIIS FM radio host Kyle Sandilands was curious about the couple’s stay at the White House and rudely asked Mr Albanese if he and Ms Haydon were having sexual relations in the government office
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo brought her son Tommy Moffit as a guest, who eagerly told reporters “Oh no” when asked if it was his first state dinner.
“That’s it,” his mother objected, earning laughter.
Her high school-aged son then explained, “I’m drawn to a lot of things.”
Meanwhile, Democratic Senator Ron Wyden said it was appropriate for the White House to tone down the dinner, telling reporters that the war between Israel and Hamas “is very much on our minds.”
Mr. Albanese replied shyly, “What goes on tour stays on tour, Kyle.” You certainly know that.