Daily London
Schumer, a Senate minority leader and the first Jewish person to serve as majority leader during the Biden administration, praised al-Ahmed for his heroism during last month’s terror attack at Bondi Beach.
The Syrian-born father was widely praised after vision of him wrestling and disarming the gunman went viral.
“Thank you for your bravery,” Schumer said.
“You’ve helped bring us together, not apart and that’s so important.”
Ahmed described the opportunity to meet Rudd as “a great honour” on social media.
During the exchange, the two spoke about Ahmed’s recovery and the moment he wrestled the gunman.
“The best country in the world, I’m an Aussie and I put my blood to my country,” Ahmed told Rudd.
Rudd told Ahmed he did an “extraordinary thing” and Australia loves him for it.
“Your image went out across the world,” Rudd said.
“We love you, you’re a good bloke.”
