TOKYO -- Donald Trump on Tuesday became the first U.S. president to board a Japanese warship, in a symbolic tour designed to stress the allies' partnership amid increased tensions with North Korea and China.
President stresses alliance while touring biggest SDF ship with Abe

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tour Japan's Kaga helicopter carrier with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife, Akie Abe, on May 28. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Donald Trump on Tuesday became the first U.S. president to board a Japanese warship, in a symbolic tour designed to stress the allies' partnership amid increased tensions with North Korea and China.