Takaichi Navigates Trump’s Pearl Harbor Jibe in DC Visit
Despite a Pearl Harbor jibe from President Donald Trump, PM Sanae Takaichi showed Japan’s deep ties with the US — and her own agility on the world stage — during her first visit to Washington as a national leader.
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30 Comments
Tell him personally? What? Does he think he is literally the eternal embodiment of the US?
Bless. She should have brought up Hiroshima or us detention camps for the us/Japan citizens. Not that I would want to be Japan in WW2, they were allies to the Nazi.
Good Donald Trump make Face of Japan Prime Minister orgsproud to showing and she feels happy concerned by Donald.
Wondering… who is personally profiteering ‼️
What an imbecile.
Because it was a joke. The only reason we are where we are is because democrats gave Iran hundreds of billions of dollars, lifted all sanctions and just let Iran do what they wanted. They used that money to attack U.S. soldiers over 350 times and committed Oct 7th.
I have a feeling there was more behind that comment than we are being privy to. Trump's not playing games with our allies or our enemies.
What an asshole. You should have told NATO
You're just lucky it happened in 2026 Mr. "Pumpkinhead"!
If the Lions of the deserts (O.G 🇱🇾 & S.H 🇮🇶) were still alive, your game could've been ended within SECONDS!!!
Trump is an uncouth animal.
Trump gave Japan the ultimate nod of respect and roasted a reporter. Masterclass in trolling. You joke with friends about serious issues.
Best answer! Mr president ❤ smart and a quick thinker very witty 😊❤❤
These two are great friends and genuinely like each other.
Putz, no manners .
Never forget Pearl Harbor
Trumps best answer!
How could anybody tell him about Pearl Harbour, he wasn’t even born
Not really a fan of Trump, but to be honest, it’s a pretty smart and fair answer to a stupid question from a Japanese reporter. 🤷🏻♂️
"You tell me about Pearl harbor?" Errrrr – Because you and she were not born yet?
No problem at all.
Because President Takeichi concluded the meeting to her buddy with a smile that, "Japan is back!"
She is real creepy.
How does Japan like dealing with what's in office when you know there's other options
Japan is a US's puppy dog.That's a common sense
JP attacked PH becuz US froze JP's assets and imposed a total oil embargo. What reason did Bone Spur have for attacking Iran while still negotiating a new nuclear deal (after unilaterally canceling the prior one)? Currently, Japan is the largest foreign holder of US debt (rising exponentially). Trump, making new enemies, losing old friends.
"After being bombed twice and then laughed worldwide about it, we so fking back Japan!!!" Shameae Takaichi, 2026.
I have to believe, as patient as Japan is being with the US, that patience is finite and then we’ll be in real trouble!
WRONG. The awkwardness started when the Japanese reporter asked a stupid question about the US surprise attack on IRAN. The Japanese know all about surprises.
Trump step on Japan head ! The world is laughing 😂😂😂😂
Y tú de Hiroshima y Nagasaki 😅😅😅
Love the guy that was awesome! She’s a true leader as well love her too!