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Trump endorses Japanese PM Takaichi ahead of Sunday election
Trump praised Takaichi's coalition for advancing U.S.-Japan trade and security ties and announced her White House visit on March 19, ahead of Japan's snap election Sunday.
- On Feb 5, 2026, President Donald Trump announced his complete endorsement of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and said she will visit the White House on March 19.
- On Thursday ahead of the vote, the endorsement arrived before a snap legislative election scheduled for Sunday, with polls pointing to a resounding win for Takaichi's conservative coalition.
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is 64 and played heavy metal drums in her youth, becoming Japan's fifth premier in as many years in October.
- Trump framed his support around policy cooperation, linking his backing to U.S.-Japan efforts on a substantial trade deal and national security while praising Takaichi's coalition.
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Japan's PM Takaichi wins Trump backing ahead of snap election
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won United States President Donald Trump’s full endorsement on Friday, two days before snap elections that polls suggest may see her coalition romp home with a supermajority.
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Trump's Takaichi Endorsement Will 'Pump More Air' For Stronger Dollar, Trigger Reverse Carry Trade Resetting Global Yields
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·New York, United States
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