During a press event with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, President Trump pushed back against a Japanese reporter who questioned why the U.S. didn’t notify its allies that it would begin striking Iran. “Who knows better about surprise than Japan?
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A press event was held with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Trump, during which Trump responded to a question from a Japanese reporter about the US striking Iran without notifying its allies. The event was part of a larger visit by Takaichi, who has been discussing investment and alliance issues with the US. The meeting appears to have been significant for reaffirming the US-Japan alliance, with Takaichi seeking to secure cooperation on various issues.
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