Jacqui Lambie says Pauline Hanson a ‘bloody coward’ after One Nation cartoon calling Andrew Hastie a traitor
Summary
Senator Jacqui Lambie criticized Pauline Hanson and the One Nation party for posting a cartoon that calls Liberal politician Andrew Hastie a traitor. Hastie, a former SAS soldier, gave evidence against war hero Ben Roberts-Smith in a legal case, which led to the cartoon and condemnations from several politicians.Key Facts
- One Nation posted a cartoon calling Andrew Hastie a traitor because of his testimony in a defamation case.
- Andrew Hastie is a former SAS soldier who served in Afghanistan twice.
- Jacqui Lambie, a fellow veteran and senator, called Pauline Hanson a coward for attacking Hastie.
- The cartoon has been condemned by senior Liberal politicians, including opposition leader Angus Taylor.
- Hastie says Hanson and Nationals defector Barnaby Joyce should take responsibility for the cartoon.
- Hanson denies personally calling Hastie a coward but posted the video on her social media.
- Hastie will not take legal action due to Hanson’s financial support from billionaire Gina Rinehart.
- Greens senator David Shoebridge criticized Hanson’s attack on Hastie for telling the truth under oath.
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