Donald Trump has awarded Scott Morrison a prestigious US military honour

US President Donald Trump has awarded Prime Minister Scott Morrison the Legion of Merit "for his leadership in addressing global challenges and promoting collective security".

A composite photo of US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Source: AAP

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been awarded a prestigious US military honour in recognition of his leadership in addressing global challenges.

The US National Security Council tweeted on Tuesday that President Donald Trump awarded the Legion of Merit to Mr Morrison "for his leadership in addressing global challenges and promoting collective security".

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