Japan's 'Iron Lady' Secures Historic Supermajority as Trump Offers Congratulations to Sanae Takaichi

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hailed her party as a 'historic supermajority' after securing a sweeping win in Sunday's parliamentary elections, capturing about 316 seats in the 465-member lower house and giving them control of the Japanese government for the first time since 1993. The Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) landslide victory is attributed to its popular leader and effective governance record under her predecessor Shinzo Abe. Takaichi expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump, praising his support and saying he played a significant role in boosting Japan's economy. With this victory, the LDP will push for key legislative reforms and bolster its ties with major allies including the US.