Trump Congratulates Japan’s Likely First Female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

Washington / Tokyo, October 7, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday extended congratulations to Japan’s Sanae Takaichi, who is on track to become the nation’s first female prime minister. Writing on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump praised the conservative leader as a person of “great wisdom and strength” and hailed the development as “tremendous news for the incredible people of Japan,” without directly naming her.

In response, Takaichi posted on X (formerly Twitter) that she was “very pleased” by Trump’s message and expressed her intention to strengthen collaboration with the United States. “Truly hoping to work together with President Trump to make our Alliance even stronger and more prosperous, and to advance a Free and Open Indo-Pacific,” she wrote.

Analysts note that Takaichi’s rise signals a potential shift in Japan’s domestic and foreign policy, emphasizing conservative economic reforms, security alignment with the U.S., and a tougher stance on regional challenges in the Indo-Pacific. Trump’s congratulatory message reflects ongoing efforts to reinforce bilateral ties and shared strategic interests between Washington and Tokyo.