How Japan’s Leader Sanae Takaichi Found Her Voice in D.C. Decades Ago
The New York Times • 3/19/2026
Summary
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi began her political career as an intern for a Colorado lawmaker. She is returning to Washington this week to meet with President Trump.
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