Trump jokes about Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japan’s leader
Breaking a taboo, the president needled the prime minister about the 1941 attack, as she widened her eyes and appeared to take a deep breath in the Oval Office.
Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise
US President Donald Trump says Japan is “stepping up to the plate” on reopening the Strait of Hormuz during talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise
US President Donald Trump says Japan is “stepping up to the plate” on reopening the Strait of Hormuz during talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Japan PM placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise
US President Donald Trump says Japan is “stepping up to the plate” on reopening the Strait of Hormuz during talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and US strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM
Mr Trump evoked the moment that drew the US into World War II. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and US strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM
Mr Trump evoked the moment that drew the US into World War II. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and US strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM
Mr Trump evoked the moment that drew the US into World War II. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and US strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM
Mr Trump evoked the moment that drew the US into World War II. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
From English praise to Pearl Harbor jab, Trump leaves Japan PM visibly uneasy
Trump praised Japan PM’s English in a light moment, but sparked discomfort with a Pearl Harbor joke during talks on Iran strikes, highlighting the mix of humour and tension in diplomacy.
Takaichi startled by Trump's 'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?' remark
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday startled Japan's prime minister by mentioning the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, a seemingly light-hearted remark sure to elicit unease in a country now a firm U.S. ally. Trump, in a notably friendly meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, spoke to reporters about why…
Trump hails Japanese leader, says Tokyo ‘really stepping up to the plate’ on Iran
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was given a warm welcome at the White House on March 19. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and U.S. strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM
Trump compares U.S. strikes on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japan's PM, highlighting the element of surprise.
Trump slams NATO allies for not joining Iran war effort, says U.S. never needed their help
Trump, a longtime NATO critic, said he sees the alliance as a "one way street — We will protect them, but they will do nothing for us."
'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?', Trump says when asked about surprise Iran attack
Trump made the remarks while sitting next to Japan’s prime minister in the Oval Office.
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