Alexander Downer: the gaffe-prone conservative and unlikely anti-Trump hero

A photo of the former Australian MP wearing fishnet stockings already ensured political immortality

He is the current champion of anti-Trump supporters and American liberals, but Alexander Downer’s elevation to international hero may prove more than amusing for many Australians.

A former foreign affairs minister in the conservative Howard government, Downer, known privately for his sense of humour, became best known for agreeing to pose for a photo wearing a pair of fishnet stockings and high heels for a charity promotion in 1996.

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