Japan's Takaichi Administration voiced deep disappointment over the lack of public support from U.S. President Donald Trump for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on defending Taiwan, according to a Financial Times report cited by Jeffrey J. Hall on X over the past hour ending at 4:45 a.m. UTC on Dec. 8. The Financial Times article, as quoted by Hall, highlighted the administration's frustration amid expectations for endorsement from Trump. Elbridge Colby had been advocating for Japan to adopt such a stance on Taiwan defense, the report noted. Hall's post on X, timestamped within the 59-minute reporting window from 3:45 a.m. UTC, referenced the Financial Times coverage and garnered 379 views, one retweet, and 14 likes as of the latest update.
