Trump endorses Japan's Takaichi ahead of snap election

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 6, 2026 at 04:25 AM

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Ahead of Japan's snap election on Sunday, Donald Trump endorsed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi via a Truth Social post, praising her leadership and love for her country. While unusual for US presidents to publicly endorse foreign candidates, Trump has done so previously. Takaichi, who became PM in October, has actively courted Trump to strengthen US-Japan relations, particularly after Trump's initial tariff threats. During Trump's visit to Japan shortly after Takaichi took office, she sought to portray herself as a leader Trump could work with, emphasizing their shared views on defense and signing deals on rare earths. Trump's endorsement highlights the strengthened relationship between the two leaders and their countries.

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