According to recent reports, President-elect Donald Trump is set to host a meeting at Mar-a-Lago with Akie Abie the widow of the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Trump was a close friend of Abe’s before he was assassinated in 2022 while giving a speech in Japan. The president-elect maintained a strong relationship with Abe throughout his first presidency, during which Japan sought to reignite those ties as Trump prepared to return to the White House.
CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins took to X reporting on the incident, “Trump is set to have a private dinner this Sunday with Akie Abie, the widow of the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a person familiar says. The dinner will take place at Mar-a-Lago and Melania Trump is expected to attend. Trump and Mrs. Abe have maintained a close relationship ever since her husband was assassinated two years ago while delivering a political speech in his home country.”
Collins noted that Trump “regularly” calls to speak with Mrs. Abe in the wake of her husband’s tragic death. “Trump regularly calls Mrs. Abe to check in on her, a source close to the president-elect confirmed, and the dinner was scheduled through direct conversations between the two, not government channels, as is often the case with diplomatic figures,” the CNN reporter continued.
Many users on social media weighed in on Trump. One person wrote, “Leadership like this is super classy, no matter who it is. Showing grace, building bridges like this and honoring friends even in face of tragedy. Masterclass in class.” Praising Trump’s character that the media often distorts, another person wrote, “As usual, once people meet and know the real Donald Trump, the more they realize he is a man of often quiet action and results. We are blessed to have him again.”
Another user weighed in on the situation, emphasizing this heartwarming move from Trump does not merit criticism from the left. “I can see many libs trashing Kaitlan just for stating what Trump and Mrs Abe have maintained close relationship. Just stop guys. Trump is going to be POTUS. There is going to be a time where he needs to be criticized but not for this,” they wrote.
Further applauding Trump’s character for caring so deeply for Mrs. Abe, another user wrote, “It is heartwarming to know Trump stayed in touch with Mrs Abe after Abe’s death. The Quad’s revival under Abe, Trump, & Modi was key to countering China’s rise. Abe’s assassination has left a void in leadership & vision for a free Indo-Pacific. His legacy in strengthening this alliance will be remembered. #QuadAlliance #ShinzoAbe #GlobalSecurity.”
Anticipating the return of Trump’s geopolitical prowess, one person said, “Great to see President Trump continuing to build strong relationships with world leaders. Mrs. Abe’s visit is a testament to the respect and admiration Trump commands globally. Looking forward to seeing the positive outcomes of this meeting!” Another comment said, “Prime Minister Abe was very close with @realDonaldTrump . He’s a very loyal person no matter what the fake news says about him. And reaches out to families all the time.”
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