
Tokyo Broadcasting System News poll indicates strong opposition to White House positions despite desire for strong leadership.
A poll released on Tuesday by Tokyo Broadcasting System News reveals that only 23.1 percent of Japanese respondents express sympathy for Trump administration policies, with 38.7 percent strongly opposed.
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Poll released by Tokyo Broadcasting System News surveying 3,544 people regarding the Trump administration.
Analysts suggest that while many Japanese believe a strong leader will stand up for the nation on the world stage and not shy away from bold policies, this does not mean they want someone with the bombast, showmanship and arrogance associated with Trump.
According to the poll, released on Tuesday by Tokyo Broadcasting System News, just 23.1 per cent of the 3,544 people interviewed expressed “sympathy” for the Trump administration’s policies and political positions. Some 38.7 per cent were strongly opposed to the present White House’s policies.

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