Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wished President Trump’s youngest son, Barron, a Happy Birthday on Thursday during a White House dinner.
However, the kind gesture soon turned borderline creepy after the 65-year-old world leader suddenly swooned over Barron’s looks.
“I would like to start off by extending my sincere congratulations on two important anniversaries,” Takaichi said in her opening remarks, with the president standing by her side.
“Donald, tomorrow is the birthday of your son, Mr. Barron Trump, and I know he has grown up so much into a very tall, good looking gentleman,” the prime minister continued.
“As I see you Donald, it is very clear where he got it,” Takaichi quipped.
“Of course, from his parents. There is no doubt about it.”
“So Donald, if I may ask you, please convey my sincere Happy Birthday wishes to him.”
The remark drew laughter from the dinner guests and the president — though President Trump did appear to give off a vibe of feeling a tad uncomfortable.
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Barron, who was not on the guest list for the dinner, turns 20 today.
This is not the first time that the ladies have swooned for Barron.
According to a story published by People Magazine, Barron Trump has been “popular with the ladies” since starting classes at New York University’s Stern School of Business.
“He’s at Stern so he’s studying business in some way,” a source told People. “He’s a ladies man for sure. He’s really popular with the ladies.”
It’s not just conservative women. Barron also appears to be popular with those on the other side of the political aisle.
“He’s tall and handsome. A lot of people seem to think he’s pretty attractive — yes, even liberal people like him,” said the report.
Takaichi, who is often referred to as Japan’s “Iron Lady” for her staunch conservative views, also congratulated the US on its 250th anniversary during her appearance at the White House yesterday.
“The United States has long been an icon of freedom and democracy in the world … on behalf of the government and the people of Japan, I would like to extend my deepest congratulations to you and the American people,” she said.
The prime minister – known as big car enthusiast – also remarked on the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix, which will see race cars race through the streets of Washington, DC, this summer as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration.
“This race will bring roaring Chevrolets and Honda engines to the National Mall,” Takaichi said.
The IndyCar Series, which will host the race and is sponsored by Japan’s NTT group, is a “perfect, perfect example of the friendship between Japan and the United States,” the prime minister said.
“So I do hope that you have a huge success at this racing event.”
Takaichi reiterated that Japan is gifting the US 250 cherry trees for the semiquincentennial and she lamented that she could not bring a bouquet of cherry blossoms on her trip to DC.
“My original plan was to bring so many cherry flowers and directly hand it to you, Donald, but unfortunately, because of the very strict quarantine measures that I couldn’t make this happen,” she said as she mimed carrying the flowers.