How Japan Reacted to Trump’s Pearl Harbor Joke

Some people criticized President Trump’s decision to invoke a painful chapter of history. Others worried it might harm U.S.-Japan relations.

By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno

Takaichi Evades Iran Spat With Trump Despite Pearl Harbor Jibe - Bloomberg.com

Takaichi Evades Iran Spat With Trump Despite Pearl Harbor Jibe  Bloomberg.com

FirstFT: Donald Trump praises Japan’s ‘tremendous support’ over Iran war

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With Japanese prime minister at his side, Trump makes Pearl Harbor joke

President Donald Trump joked about Pearl Harbor in a meeting Thursday with the Japanese prime minister.

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Trump compares Iran strikes to Pearl Harbor as he meets Japan’s PM

Donald Trump stunned Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi when he compared strikes on Iran to Pearl Harbor.

Trump quips about Pearl Harbor when asked if Japan given advanced notice on Iran attacks: 'Wanted surprise'

During White House meeting with Japan PM Sanae Takaichi, President Donald Trump quips about Pearl Harbor while speaking about the launch of Operation Epic Fury.

Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in front of Japanese prime minister to defend Iran attack secrecy

During the meeting, Trump praised Japan for "stepping up" to assist in efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, "unlike NATO."

Trump to Japan's PM: 'Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?'

When asked why the U.S. didn't consult allies in Asia and Europe before attacking Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration wanted the attack to be a 'surprise,' and made a joke referencing Japan's military strike on Pearl Harbor.

Japanese Prime Minister says she and Trump are ‘best buddies’ in remarks following his Pearl Harbor joke

It appeared that the awkwardness of the earlier exchange had disappeared

By Mike Bedigan

Watch: Trump’s Pearl Harbor remark stuns Japan PM during Iran war discussion

During a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, U.S. President Donald Trump defended not informing allies about strikes on Iran by invoking Japan’s 1941 Pearl Harbor attack.

Trump's ‘why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?' joke catches Japan PM off guard. Her reaction is viral

The press briefing, held amid the ongoing Iran conflict, also saw Trump praising Takaichi’s command of English and joking about skipping translation.

Trump compares Pearl Harbour to strikes on Iran

President Donald Trump drew a parallel between US strikes on Iran and Japan's 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour, as he defended the war he launched against Tehran while meeting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Washington.

Takaichi placates Trump on Iran, but faces Pearl Harbor surprise

WASHINGTON: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sailed smoothly past a potential clash with Donald Trump on Iran on Thursday — although the US president whipped up a bit of a storm about Pearl Harbor. Days after lashing out at US allies including Japan for failing to heed his calls to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump praised Tokyo’s efforts related to the Middle East war in vague terms. “I believe that, based on statements (which) were given to us yesterday, the day before yesterday...

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"Why Didn't You Tell About Pearl Harbor?" Trump's Quip Makes Japan PM Awkward

A Japanese reporter asked President Donald Trump why the US didn't inform its allies including Japan before attacking Iran.

Trump praises Takaichi, saying Japan is ‘stepping up to the plate’ on Iran

Ahead of their summit, Tokyo joined European countries in issuing a joint statement expressing a readiness "to contribute to appropriate efforts" to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump Makes Joke About Pearl Harbor In Meeting With Japanese Prime Minister

When Donald Trump met in the Oval Office on Thursday with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, he was asked why he didn’t tell U.S. allies about plans to strike Iran. “You don’t want to signal too much,” Trump said. “We went in very hard, and we didn’t tell anybody about it because we wanted surprise.” […]

By Ted Johnson

Japan’s Takaichi strengthens US ties, sidesteps pressure in Trump talks: Analysts

The meeting appeared carefully choreographed to avoid open disagreements – apart from a brief awkward moment when Trump made a joke about Pearl Harbor.

'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?', Trump says when asked about surprise Iran attack

Trump made the remarks while sitting next to Japan’s prime minister in the Oval Office.

Donald Trump Makes Pearl Harbor Joke in Meeting With Japan's Prime Minister

Things got wildly uncomfortable on Thursday when President Trump made a joke about Pearl Harbor ... while sitting next to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. During the White House meeting, a journalist asked Donald why he didn't give America's…

By TMZ Staff

Trump evokes Pearl Harbor in Iran strikes, testing Japan’s new PM

President Donald Trump stirred historical tensions Thursday, drawing a direct parallel between U.S. strikes on Iran and Japan’s 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, leaving Japanese Prime...