Trump mocks Japan about Pearl Harbor in response to question about Iran war

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by David Smith in WashingtonMarch 19, 2026 at 07:48 PM
Trump mocks Japan about Pearl Harbor in response to question about Iran war

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During a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office, Donald Trump responded to a reporter's question about informing allies before a potential attack on Iran by referencing Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Trump joked about Japan's history of surprise attacks, asking why they didn't inform him about Pearl Harbor beforehand. The remark, made in response to a question about informing allies before military action, evoked the 1941 attack that led the U.S. into World War II. While some supporters praised the comment, others criticized it as inappropriate. This incident follows a previous awkward exchange where Trump made a similar comment about D-Day.

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