Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seems to have successfully captured the lightning of late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in endearing herself to President Donald Trump .

Referring to the president as her “wonderful ally and friend,” Takaichi rolled out the red carpet for the U.S. leader with an honor guard, imperial sit-down, and a rally with U.S. servicemembers stationed in the country.

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