The former Japanese Prime Minister is in critical condition after being shot at a campaign event on Friday.
Abe, 67, is reported to be in a grave condition following theAbe is the longest serving prime minister in Japanese history after leading the country between 2006 and 2007 and again between 2012 to 2020.
"He was a true friend of mine and, much more importantly, America. This is a tremendous blow to the wonderful people of Japan, who loved and admired him so much. We are all praying for Shinzo and his beautiful family!" "We are closely monitoring the reports and keeping our thoughts with his family and the people of Japan," a spokesperson said.In August 2020, just days after Abe stepped, former White House spokesperson Judd Deere said Trump called Abe to him say he was"the greatest prime minister in Japan's history."
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