But some Aussies reacted with amusement and anger to the belief their country needed ‘saving’, with many saying the US had its own more pressing problems to deal with before trying to rescue its Pacific ally.

‘Not sure what Americans in NY are saving us from, but if it’s a lack of American tourists entering Australia and clogging up our beaches, then thanks I guess,’ one Aussie man tweeted, alongside a picture of a secluded beach.

‘So thankful for those brave Americans protesting my rights… to drink a beer… at the beach,’ another added sarcastically.

‘Thank u Americans. #saveaustralia from our mind controlling fascist dictatorship. Love from #noosa xoxo,’ one woman joked, sharing a photo of Aussies at the beach enjoying sunny weather.

Many were quick to suggest the US should stick to addressing its own social issues before worrying about Australia.

‘Save Australia from what exactly?! Medicare? Free healthcare? Gun control? No school shootings? Four week annual leave? Maternity/parental leave? Sick leave? Access to the Covid-19 vaccination?’ one person tweeted.