In-town pool report #2: Bilat starts
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- Nik Popli
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- Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:49 AM
Pool entered the Oval Office slightly behind schedule at 11:46am. President Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi are seated in chairs in front of the fireplace.
Vance, Rubio, and Hegseth are seated to Trump’s left.
The two shook hands after Trump introduced her. More TK.
Nik Popli
Politics Reporter, TIME
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