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Thursday, March 19, 2026

Trump invokes Pearl Harbor in talking about launching Iran war The US president was pressed by reporters in the Oval Office to explain why he did not coordinate or inform allies, such as Japan, before launching the war. "We didn't tell anybody about it because we wanted surprise," said Trump, who then said, turning to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor, OK? Right?"

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December 7, 1941, is a day that will live in infamy because Japan attacked us without a declaration of war, without warning and during negotiations.

We did that to Iran TWICE

Our president jokes with the Japanese Prime Minister about this.

It is not like the Japanese are EXTREMELY sensitive to any perceived slight.

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December 7, 1941, is a day that will live in infamy because Japan attacked us without a declaration of war, without warning and during negotiations.

We did that to Iran TWICE

Our president jokes with the Japanese Prime Minister about this.

It is not like the Japanese are EXTREMELY sensitive to any perceived slight.

#1 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-19 06:16 PM | Reply

www.nbcnews.com

Holy ---- ----

Look at the PM's face and listen to the response from the people in that room.

That joke was a HUGE insult to them. Piggy spit in their face.

They won't forget that

#2 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-19 06:20 PM | Reply

I know it is a small thing in the scheme of things and I realize Piggy is Piggy and does what Piggy does. But MY GOD, this was insulting.

When will that fat ---- stroke out and die????

#3 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-19 06:22 PM | Reply

What a ------- --------.

#4 | Posted by YAV at 2026-03-19 06:29 PM | Reply

What a ------- --------.

At least he didn't drip spicy mustard on his tan suit.

#5 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-03-19 06:37 PM | Reply

"Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor, OK? Right?"

Japan: "Pearl Harbor? What's that? Is it one of those fairy tales, like the the Rape of Nanking / Nanjing Massacre?

#6 | Posted by censored at 2026-03-19 07:20 PM | Reply


At least he didn't drip spicy mustard on his tan suit.
#5 | Posted by REDIAL

#7 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-03-19 07:47 PM | Reply

---- off idiot. You're nothing but a clown.

#8 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-03-19 08:46 PM | Reply

That 95IQ strikes again.

#9 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-03-19 09:28 PM | Reply

"We did that to Iran TWICE"

Are we just counting the nuclear site raids and this air war? Don't forget that time we invaded them with helicopters and it went very poorly. There's also that time the Allies invaded them in WW2. There's that whole Shah thing...

#10 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-03-19 10:05 PM | Reply

I am just referring to the latest 9 months or so. And Piggy is chuckling it up with the PM of Japan about Pearl Harbor.

But, I agree, war crimes are hilarious. Wars of aggression are fun. Murder is truly a delight. Law? Who cares, amiright?

I mean being a soulless troll IS a way to go through life I suppose.

Being a nihilistic ---- can get lonely though.

#11 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-19 10:07 PM | Reply

Law? Who cares, amiright?

#11 | Posted by truthhurts at 2026-03-19 10:07 PM | Reply | Flag:

You'd have to be full ------ to think laws apply here.

#12 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-03-20 09:19 AM | Reply

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