Hanson and rinehart deepen ties as one nation's star rises

Clive Palmer's United Australia Party has lost its star attraction as Pauline Hanson's One Nation continues to surge in popularity, bolstered by a high-profile trip to the US.

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During the trip, Hanson held private meetings with wealthy American donors, including mining magnate Gina Rinehart, who hosted the politician at her exclusive Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

Rinehart, one of Australia's richest women, took Hanson under her wing, introducing her to influential conservatives in the US, including Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Reform party.