Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seems to have successfully captured the lightning of late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in endearing herself to President Donald Trump.
Referring to the president as her “wonderful ally and friend,” Takaichi rolled out the red carpet for the U.S. leader with an honor guard, imperial sit-down, and a rally with U.S. servicemembers stationed in the country.
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