Very tall gentleman: Japanese PM wishes Barron Trump a happy birthday

Published March 20th, 2026 - 07:05 GMT
Donald Trump, Japan's Prime Minister
US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on March 19, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

ALBAWABA - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, March 19.

During the visit, Takaichi shared birthday wishes for the president's youngest child, Barron, on his 20th birthday.

Barron's 20th birthday falls on Friday, March 20. On the occasion, Takaichi said, "I know he has grown up so much into a very tall, good-looking gentleman."

The PM added. "Donald, it is very clear where he got it, of course, from his parents. There's no doubt about it."

“So, Donald, if I may ask you, please convey my sincere Happy Birthday wishes to him,” Takaichi further mentioned.

Takaichi, 65, is in Washington, D.C., visiting Trump, 79, and on March 19, she joined Trump for a dinner at the White House. 

She continued by remarking on the second "important" anniversary, the 250th anniversary of the U.S.