Trump's MAGA finds ready allies in Japanese-First Sanseito party

Activist Charlie Kirk connected with like minds in right-wing party during Asia trip

Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya, left, has adopted anti-globalist rhetoric similar to that used by U.S. President Donald Trump. (Source photos by Kyodo and Reuters)

YUKIHIRO SAKAGUCHI

September 13, 2025 05:01 JST

WASHINGTON -- Leaders often dismiss the achievements of their predecessors, and in the U.S. -- where partisanship permeates daily life -- policies are being overturned like pieces in a game of Othello.