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Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PM

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete March 20, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Trump makes Pearl Harbor remark in meeting with Japan's PM
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During a meeting at the White House with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, former President Donald Trump referenced the Pearl Harbor attack. When asked by a Japanese journalist why the US didn't warn its allies before striking Iran, Trump responded by asking why Japan didn't warn the US about Pearl Harbor. The remark, made on February 28th, drew laughter but also appeared to cause discomfort for Prime Minister Takaichi, according to reports from journalists present. The Pearl Harbor attack, a surprise military strike by Japan on December 7, 1941, led to the US entering World War II. While the US and Japan are now close allies, the historical context of the attack made Trump's comment a sensitive one.

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