Japan PM wins Trump backing ahead of snap election
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is hoping to capitalise on her popularity in snap elections. (Photo: AFP)
TOKYO — Japanese premier 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 super-majority.
Japan's first woman prime minister is hoping on Sunday to capitalise on her strong popularity since taking the reins of Asia's number-two economy in October.
Takaichi "has already proven to be a strong, powerful, and wise Leader, and one that truly loves her Country," Trump
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