
Prime Minister Takaichi’s unyielding stance of not acknowledging the naphtha crisis or slander video allegations is pointed out by veteran lawmakers- “She believes that admitting fault even once would end her political career — a disease that leads to death only if one apologizes.”
https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20260608_2113802.html

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She’s so very Trumpian. Can’t wait for her to demand everyone lavish her with praise at Cabinet meetings.
I’m not very knowledgeable about Japanese culture, so if I may ask — are apologies seen as a sign of weakness or incompetence? Or is it only that way in the sphere of political discourse?
So, essentially she has a mental problem.