Japanese prime minister calls Barron Trump 'good-looking gentleman'
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that President Donald Trump's son was \
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi complimented Barron Trump, the son of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, ahead of his birthday during remarks at a White House dinner on March 19.
"I know he has grown up so much into a very tall, good-looking gentleman," Takaichi said. "As I see you Donald, it is very clear where he got it. His parents, of course."
Barron Trump is set to turn 20 years old on March 20. Before he turned 18, he was largely kept out of the spotlight but showed interest in his father's politics, particularly during the 2024 presidential election, the USA TODAY Network reported.
In the remainder of her remarks, Takaichi congratulated the United States on its 250th anniversary and said Japan will gift Washington, DC, an additional 250 cherry trees. She also touted the relationship between the two countries, saying that "Japan is back."
In his remarks, the president called Takaichi "a great friend and partner" and said that they have become “very close.”
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