Trump makes crass comment about Pearl Harbour to Japanese PM

JenniferEccles

Well it was a daft question, wasn’t it?
Of course Trump wanted the element of surprise before he attacked Iran.

Yep, the best way to wage an illegal war where there is no imminent threat to the US is to jump right in there without warning. And of course why warn the innocent civilians in Tehran, one of the most densely populated cities in the region so that they can at least get out of harms way??
There is a little thing called international law that is decidedly against such damaging and deadly surprises.

So are you a Trump fan Jennifereccles a Trumpette ?

Trump is unable to answer questions without insulting the questioner.
He seems to be focused on alienating all his allies.

Disgusting. awful behaviour to Japans PM. One feels there is nothing left to shock us and then something further does.

Here is the footage of exactly what he said from a New York Times clip

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaftVA7wR2M

AGAA4

Trump is unable to answer questions without insulting the questioner.
He seems to be focused on alienating all his allies.

Is a bizarre approach. He has the diplomacy of a sledge hammer. But I imagine it fits with his ‘strong man’ image, a prevalent trend in this new world order, where might is right and international relations has become a matter of muscle power rather than dialogue.

Wyllow3

Disgusting. awful behaviour to Japans PM. One feels there is nothing left to shock us and then something further does.

Here is the footage of exactly what he said from a New York Times clip

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaftVA7wR2M

Am I surprised he came out with a statement like that, no not really, after all they did the very same thing to the American Navy. Killing over two thousand.
Back in the day, the Japanese army were a cruel bunch.
The bomb was dropped to get Japan to surrender as there was no stopping them.
Do I agree with trump saying that, no I certainly don’t, as it doesn’t help anyone.

A crass statement indeed. If Trump made a similar comment to King Charles I have no doubt the King would deal with it in his calm diplomatic manner. I expect he has been the recipient of many strange comments in his life.

….but JenniferEccles is right, it was a daft question by the Japan PM to ask in a televised setting.
That was something to ask in private if he felt that he had to ask.
The element of surprise was key.

Which was exactly why the Japanese used that tactic at Pearl Harbour.

Oreo

….but JenniferEccles is right, it was a daft question by the Japan PM to ask in a televised setting.
That was something to ask in private if he felt that he had to ask.
The element of surprise was key.

Oreo the question was asked by a Japanese reporter not by the Japanese PM.

Also, the Japanese PM is a woman.

Thanks LD I am coming new to this and read the OP who says it was the PM.

Yes my mistake Oreo I assumed it was the PM using a translator not a reporter.

On last night's news it clearly said the question was asked but a Japanese Reporter, I expect the PM was mortified by the response.

Any anyone is surprised because?

CanadianGran

It seems every day he has reached the bottom of the barrel, but he keeps proving us wrong by digging deeper.

It's hard to fathom.

He’s got this strange ability to continue to shock. He’s an utter nightmare?

I saw it on the news, and cringed on behalf of the Japanese PM

Correct!

KC is not all he seems!

Harsh Bluebell!

So what!

Fallingstar

For anyone who hasn’t caught this is with a watch, just google it. The Japanese PM asks the President why Japan and other allies were not informed of the impending war with Iran. Trump went on as usual about it being a surprise attack then turned to the Japanese PM and said it was like Pearl Harbour, inasmuch as Japan didn’t tell the US about that surprise attack, as if it was a joke.
The PM looked mortified.

Mentally deranged morons cannot be communicated with.
This is why he has so many enemies that were once alliances.

Am I a Trumpette, you ask BlueBelle!
I love it! You make me sound like a 60s pop group! We’ve all heard of the Ronnettes, haven’t we?!
I certainly don’t always agree with everything Trump says and does, but in other cases I think credit where credit’s due.
It remains to be seen how this current situation pans out.

I still maintain the question asked by presumably a Japanese journalist was silly, but since the question had been asked, Trump proceeded to explain to him just why it wouldn’t have been a good idea.

JenniferEccles

Am I a Trumpette, you ask BlueBelle!
I love it! You make me sound like a 60s pop group! We’ve all heard of the Ronnettes, haven’t we?!
I certainly don’t always agree with everything Trump says and does, but in other cases I think credit where credit’s due.
It remains to be seen how this current situation pans out.

I still maintain the question asked by presumably a Japanese journalist was silly, but since the question had been asked, Trump proceeded to explain to him just why it wouldn’t have been a good idea.

Really? "Trump proceeded to explain to him just why it wouldn’t have been a good idea."

As per above, please check out the footage!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaftVA7wR2M

If people had bothered - its such a short clip - then it would be clear what the question is, and that the PM is a woman, and exactly why his response was totally, utterly, beyond crass.

When I said ‘him’ Willow3 I was referring to the Japanese journalist who had asked the question. I know the Japanese Prime Minister is a woman as she was sitting next to Trump in the video.

Political correctness seems is not his forte to say the least. I actually got the joke about Pearl Harbour and thought it was quite funny.