Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Denies Intention to Resign
Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba has denied rumors that he is going to quit his job.
These rumors came after he and Trump made a trade deal.
Some news sources said he planned to step down because his party did poorly in an election.
If he leaves, there will be a fight over who becomes the new leader.
The current ruling party lost some support to new parties, including the 'Japanese First' party which wants to limit immigration and lower taxes.
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba denied reports of his resignation.
Reports of his resignation came after a trade deal with Trump.
Media reported Ishiba planned to resign due to an upper house election defeat.
His departure could trigger a succession battle within the ruling LDP.
The far-right Japanese First Sanseito party gained seats in the upper house.
- Who
- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
- What
- Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba denied he would resign.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Japan
- Why
- To take responsibility for election defeat, according to reports.
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- Prime Minister
- Shigeru Ishiba
- Age
- 68
- Party
- Liberal Democratic party (LDP)
- Election Result
- Bruising upper house election defeat
- Trade Deal
- With Trump, lowers tariffs on Japanese autos
- Opposition Party
- "Japanese First" Sanseito