American Named ‘Peter Dutton’ Is Getting Heckled On Twitter

It’s a bad time to be named after a widely reviled politician who is looking to challenge the leadership in Australia. And this poor American bloke is copping it.

The Austin-based Dutton has been receiving so much abuse during the #LibSpill that he felt it necessary to set the record straight.

I wish the people of Australia would look at my profile and realize I’m a 30 yr old black man before sending me tweets and DMs. https://t.co/vzTF8JeMlZ — Peter Dutton (@PeterDutton5) August 23, 2018

Considering the absolute circus that has been Australian politics over the past 48 hours, people are now throwing their support behind their new favourite Peter Dutton.

Mate. It’s anyone’s game at the moment over here. Come try out for Prime Minister? — John Smith (@johnjamescsmith) August 23, 2018

You would totally be welcome to come down and take over. You can stay at my place until they have the official residence ready for you. — John Nicolay (@johnnicolay) August 23, 2018

And bless him, he’s keen.

Pretty sure my last tweet has made me the leading candidate for PM of Australia. USA! It’s been real, mate. ✌???? — Peter Dutton (@PeterDutton5) August 23, 2018

P-Dutt mate, you have my vote.