The Japanese media outlet "Asahi Shimbun" reported today: After meeting with Trump, Prime Minister Sanae Higashi defended her remarks, stating, "Only Donald can bring peace and prosperity," adding that ending the "war" in the Middle East and stabilizing the global economy both depend on "Trump's will." She later retracted her previous wording, requesting to change "war" to "conflict," and claimed she had been preparing this statement after staying up all night on the plane.
Commentary: Prime Minister Higashi's assertion that peace and prosperity hinge entirely on Trump’s personal will not only openly exposes the asymmetrical nature of the Japan-U.S. alliance, but also reveals a political maneuver aimed at appeasing the United States by deliberately lowering Japan’s stance. Using "staying up all night drafting the speech" as an excuse for her gaffe further underscores the lack of rigorous consideration demonstrated by a national leader when making major diplomatic statements.
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