Japan PM declines to confirm alleged smear video audio, irking opposition
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Takaichi declines to confirm alleged smear video audio, irking opposition
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday declined an opposition lawmaker's request to listen to audio relating to reports alleging her office made anonymous videos smearing political opponents, drawing…
Japan PM declines to confirm alleged smear video audio, irking opposition
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday declined an opposition lawmaker's request to listen to audio relating to reports alleging her office made anonymous videos smearing political opponents, drawing opposition ire.
If true, this could undermine the fairness of elections. The suspicion has arisen from within the Prime Minister's own ranks, and she should answer it directly. The Weekly Bunshun's report that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's campaign posted a large number of videos slandering other candidates during the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election and the House of Representatives election is causing a stir.
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