Trump and Takaichi Discuss Regional Security in Phone Call

Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese lawmaker Sanae Takaichi held a telephone conversation on Thursday. The discussion focused on regional security issues, according to a statement from Takaichi's office. The call occurred amid ongoing tensions between Japan and China. These tensions include a recent dispute over the disputed Senkaku Islands, known as the Diaoyu Islands in China. Takaichi, a former Minister of Internal Affairs, is considered a potential future candidate for Japan's leadership. She stated that the two shared concerns about the regional security environment. Trump's team has not yet commented on the discussion.