This reporter's question perfectly exemplifies the typical pattern of Japan's left-wing media: imposing so-called "international common sense" while unconsciously demeaning their own country. In response to the United States' strategic decision to launch a preemptive strike on Iran, the reporter treated prior notification to an ally as something that should be taken for granted, then framed it in a tone that implicitly criticized the administration by claiming it "caused confusion" and even presuming to speak for public sentiment.
As a result, President Trump delivered a scathing counter by bringing up Pearl Harbor, freezing the atmosphere at the summit between the two leaders. This was not only damaging to Japan's national interests but also placed the Prime Minister in an extremely uncomfortable position—an utterly shameful moment. Such off-the-mark posturing as a self-appointed "champion of justice" is a standard tactic of left-leaning Japanese media, and it remains one of the clear reasons why Japan is taken lightly on the international stage. We cannot help but feel this reality once again.