U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are seen during a visit to the U.S. Naval Base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. October 28, 2025. [AFP=Yonhap News]

President Donald Trump of the United States sent a public congratulatory message via Truth Social on the 8th (local time) to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, who achieved a historic landslide victory in the House of Representatives election (general election) held on the 8th.

President Trump praised Prime Minister Takaichi, saying, "She is a very respected and popular leader," and then paid tribute, stating, "Her bold and wise decision to call for an election led to a great achievement."

He further expressed his delight, saying, "Now her party has taken control of the Diet, securing a historic two-thirds supermajority for the first time since World War II."

He also offered good wishes, saying, "Prime Minister Takaichi, it was a great honor for me to be able to support you and your coalition. I wish you great success in passing the conservative 'Peace Through Strength' agenda."

What stands out is the praise for the Japanese people.

President Trump thanked the "passionate Japanese voters" and pledged to "always strongly support the Japanese people."

After the report was released, netizens commented, "It's such a stark contrast to when Lee Jae-myung was elected. The congratulations sent to the Japanese Prime Minister feel genuine."

There is a public opinion that this is a significant contrast to the controversy over delayed phone calls when Lee Jae-myung was elected.

Reporter Im Yo-hee