that Trump would be reluctant

Second, some worried about the prime minister’s weak political position at home. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and coalition partner Komeito lead a minority government. The political situation in Tokyo means that the prime minister could potentially struggle to deliver what he negotiated with the president; some worried that Trump would be reluctant to work with a prime minister who might soon be replaced. Third, Ishiba stands in the shadow of the late Abe, who forged a strong personal and diplomatic relationship with Trump. Reports that Trump and First Lady Melania Trump frequently spoke with Abe’s widow, Akie Abe, following the prime minister’s untimely assassination strengthen this perception. Trump also invited Mrs. Abe to Mar-a-Lago last December. So while Ishiba may have benefited from the example and groundwork Abe set out, the current prime minister’s longtime rivalry with Abe likely limited this advantage. สล็อตเว็บตรง