President Trump on Thursday endorsed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in her election next week, adding that she will visit the White House in March.

"The Great Country of Japan is having a very important Legislative Election on Sunday, February 8, 2026," Trump posted on Truth Social. "The results of this Election are very important to the future of Japan. The Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has already proven to be a strong, powerful, and wise Leader, and one that truly loves her Country. I look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Takaichi to the White House on March 19th.

"In my visit to Japan I, and all of my Representatives, were extremely impressed with her. In addition to National Security, the United States and Japan have worked closely together on making a very substantial Trade Deal, one that strongly benefits both Countries," he continued.

"Prime Minister Takaichi is someone who deserves powerful recognition for the job she and her Coalition are doing and, therefore, as President of the United States of America, it is my Honor to give a Complete and Total Endorsement of her, and what her highly respected Coalition is representing. SHE WILL NOT LET THE PEOPLE OF JAPAN DOWN! Good luck on your very important Sunday Vote. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP."

Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, dissolved the lower house of Parliament last month to help her Liberal Democratic Party gain more ground in a general election, The Hill reported.

She had worked closely with the late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a friend of Trump, and met the president in Japan in October.