Are Trump and Japan’s Takaichi the new Reagan and Thatcher?

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President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher forged a robust friendship that solidified the foundation of the Western alliance against Soviet imperialism. They demonstrated that strong leaders working together can make a decisive difference in strengthening each nation’s national security.

Today, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanai Takaichi are similarly poised to carry a mantle of friendship and strategic alliance against common security threats. Each leader is making a mark that defines strong leadership and a vision for a secure, prosperous future.

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