Trump Praises Japan's Iran War Support Amid Pearl Harbor Quip Controversy
During a White House meeting with Japan's Prime Minister, Donald Trump praised Japan's 'tremendous support' regarding the Iran war, even as his earlier joke referencing the Pearl Harbor attack drew significant attention amidst discussions about seeking Japan's backing.
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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…
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