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Jun 22, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
Takaichi says smear video claims are delaying duties
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PM Takaichi said questions about alleged anonymous smear videos are taking time from official work.
WHO: PM Takaichi
WHAT: Said questions about alleged anonymous smear videos are taking time from official duties.
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 1:45 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: She was reacting to claims that her office had an IT firm create anonymous videos attacking her rivals.
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