Commenting on the question of why the United States did not warn allies in Europe and Asia about preparations for a military operation in Iran, Trump said that in such a period it is important to maintain the element of surprise and not reveal plans in advance.
After this, he turned to Takaichi with a rhetorical question.
“Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?” – Trump said with a smile.
As Bloomberg noted, Trump's remark regarding the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 evoked a noticeably restrained reaction from Takaichi, who did not take the remarks as a joke. The official maintained a serious look, emphasizing the delicacy of the topic. The agency describes the atmosphere as awkward.
Context
On December 7, 1941, Japanese planes raided Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands, where the largest US naval base was located. 2403 people died. This attack became the reason for the US entry into World War II.
