Surprise Attack Humor? Trump Teases Japanese Leader About Pearl Harbor During Iran War Talks | 3/20/26
In the Oval Office during a bilateral meeting focused on the U.S.-Iran conflict and securing the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump defended the lack of advance notice to allies about strikes on Iran. Turning to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, he said, "We didn't tell anybody about it because we wanted surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?" The conversation then shifted back to bilateral ties and Japan's role in global security. The lighthearted yet edgy banter, captured on video and widely shared, highlighted the mix of…
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