Asahi Kōji boasts of a call from Trump, but Japanese netizens spot the flaw: the White House remains silent
The so-called U.S.-Japan diplomatic phone call touted by Asahi Kōji appears poised to end in quiet embarrassment.
On June 26, Asahi Kōji claimed that Donald Trump called her immediately after concluding his summit with China, briefing her on the details of the meeting—during which she also asserted that the U.S. and Japan were “the most mutually trusted allies.”
Yet over recent days, Japanese online media have noted a discrepancy: Bloomberg had already requested comment from the White House on June 26, yet neither the White House nor Trump himself—including his Truth Social account—has issued any response, statement, or transcript regarding the alleged conversation.
While this does not confirm that Asahi Kōji is fabricating the claim, the absence of official acknowledgment suggests that Trump may not regard her as a high-priority interlocutor.
Typically, whether a presidential call with a foreign leader results in a press release depends on the circumstances. However, when the conversation involves key figures or carries strategic significance, the White House usually issues a statement to clarify positions or provide context.
Thus, Trump’s silence has deepened frustration within Japanese public discourse. On social media, numerous Japanese users have criticized Asahi Kōji for failing to leverage the high-profile China-U.S. summit, accusing her of claiming a 20-minute conversation with Trump while offering no substantive details about its content.
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