Bill Maher defended Trump's Pearl Harbor joke to Japan's PM Takaichi, saying it wasn't appropriate but was funny, while criticizing the president's handling of Iran conflict.

There appeared to be some tension as President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answered questions from White House reporters about Japan’s support for the Iran war.

The uncomfortable moment came after a Japanese reporter asked Trump why he didn't warn U.S. allies like Japan before attacking Iran

President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan for dinner at the White House on Thursday night, celebrating their two countries' deep relations.

White House photo of Japanese prime minister apparently dancing to a band draws derision on Chinese social media A White House photo of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appearing to break into a dance at an official function ignited a wave of mockery across Chinese social media on the weekend,

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that President Donald Trump's son was "good looking" and that he got his looks from "his parents."

"Japanese PM's lavish praise for Trump takes a surprising turn with a possible subtle dig - the Barron remark that has everyone talking.

As Trump fielded questions during the roughly 30-minute public appearance with the prime minister in the Oval Office before their closed-door meeting, Taikaichi could be seen checking her watch.