A leading American newspaper has linked Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern in a controversial line-up of far right leaders dubbed the offspring of Donald Trump.
In an article examining newly appointed world leaders USA Today said the Trump influence is spreading across the globe.
It said countries were being influenced by
the unconventional American political leader and at least two countries - the Philippines and the Czech Republic - had elected leaders identical to Trump.
Those critiqued included New Zealand Prime Minister-in-waiting Jacinda Ardern, French presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen, Netherlands' far-right leader Geert Wilders, British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson and Bulgarian politician Veselin Mareshki who founded an anti-immigration party.
USA Today said the global "political offspring of President Trump" all emulated key characteristics including being wealthy, controversial, outspoken and skilled at delivering electoral upsets by appealing to voters' nativist instincts on immigration, Islam, trade, jobs and law and order.
