Former High Commissioner to the UK, Phil Goff, recently lost his job after commenting on Donald Trump's understanding of war history.

The Foreign Minister stepped in to fire Goff over his comments, leaving experts questioning whether he was suited to make the jump from politics to diplomacy.

Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls many people feel more worried about this second Trump term - and it's important for people to toe the line. 

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