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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has praised United States President Donald Trump as a “very sincere and powerful person.”
Ishiba made this remark on Friday when asked by reporters about his impressions of Trump since he took office at the White House.
The Japanese leader said he had watched Trump for “many, many years on television,” and meeting him in person was “quite exciting.”
“On television, he is frightening and has a very strong personality,” Ishiba said.
“But when I met him, he was actually very sincere, very powerful, and had a strong will for the US and for the whole world.”
The Eastern Updates reports that earlier today, Trump welcomed Ishiba at the White House.
“We love Japan!” Trump said as he greeted Ishiba, and the two shook hands.
Trump, whose first three weeks in office have upended norms and unsettled foreign capitals from Ottawa to Bogotá, has taken a more conventional approach to Washington’s longstanding Asia-Pacific allies, including Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the Philippines.
Citing concerns over sovereignty and fairness, President Donald Trump has authorized sanctions against the International Criminal Court, labeling its recent investigations into U.S. and Israeli conduct as “biased and unjustified.”
The executive order underscores the administration’s broader rejection of international legal bodies perceived as hostile to American foreign policy.
The executive order authorizes punitive measures, including financial and travel restrictions, against those involved in ICC cases targeting the U.S. or its allies. Family members of affected individuals may also face repercussions, amplifying pressure on potential collaborators.
