Watch Joe and Kailey LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF . President Donald Trump hailed the US’s alliance with Japan, reaffirming ties with a longstanding partner and praising new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her plans to ratchet up defense spending as the pair met in Tokyo. “I want to just let you know anytime you have any question, any doubt, anything you want, any favors you need, anything I can do to help Japan, we will be there,” Trump said. “We are an ally at the strongest level.” Trump also offered optimism that the two sides had overcome their trade disputes. Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. On this edition Bloomberg's David Gura is in for Joe and Kailey. David speaks with: Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker. Bloomberg Capitol Influence Team Lead Megan Scully. Bully Pulpit International Managing Director Adam Hodge and Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Policy Director Greta Joynes. Republican Congressman Greg Murphy of North Carolina. Bloomberg News Weather Reporter Lauren Rosenthal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
