Iran, Trump and Pearl Harbor
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During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the Middle East will test their relationship.
Sanae Takaichi turned her Barron Trump shoutout into a baller diplomatic move.
Martha MacCallum reported that Donald Trump believes Japan is a better friend to the United States than NATO allies who have not stepped up to help.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was wary that Trump might repeat his call for Japanese military support in the Middle East, but the summit instead focused on trade, investment and deeper economic cooperation.
President Trump is expected to use a summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday to urge Japan to dispatch maritime forces to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as the war with Iran tests the two leaders’ friendship.