Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), poses in the party leader’s office after the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. Yuichi Yamazaki/Pool via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab

WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated Japan’s hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi, who is on course to become the country’s first female prime minister.

“Japan has just elected its first female Prime Minister, a highly respected person of great wisdom and strength. This is tremendous news for the incredible people of Japan. Congratulations to all!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that did not include her name.

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