How Japan’s New Prime Minister Bonded With Trump

Trump will meet Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, on Tuesday (10/28). A look at how she will approach President Trump in order to rekindle the close relationship he had with her mentor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

By Javier C. Hernández, Nailah Morgan, Christina Shaman and Jon Hazell

October 29, 2025