Japan, Takaichi and prime minister
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Here’s how the LDP leader remade Japan’s ruling coalition to become the country’s first female Prime Minister.
Widely viewed as a protégé of Trump’s friend Shinzo Abe, Takaichi emphasized her connection to the deceased Japanese leader as she welcomed Trump to the Akasaka Palace on Tuesday.
Takaichi, 64, immediately needs to seek ways to get her long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party to stay in power and regain public support by delivering measures to address inflation and diplomatic challenges, including how to deal with President Trump.