Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is on an official visit in the U.S., joked on Wednesday saying that he had two lunches with President Donald Trump, including a cheeseburger on the President’s golf course.
The Daily Mail reported Wednesday that Abe and Trump played a round of golf at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Abe’s visit comes after reports came out that the meeting between Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un might happen as close as May. Abe joked about the lunch during a dinner with Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, according to White House pool reports.
Prime Minister Abe also praised his friendship with the President and thanked both Trump and Melania for their hospitality before adding that he already had two lunches.
Meanwhile, the Washington Post was the first to report on Tuesday that CIA Director Mike Pompeo, Trump’s new Secretary of State, met with Kim earlier this month during a secret trip to North Korea.
Trump and Abe previously golfed together last year during Trump’s visit to Japan, where they were joined by a Japanese professional golfer. The President tweeted on Wednesday a photo of Abe and himself on the golf course, emphasizing the game as an opportunity for the two leaders to build “an even deeper and better relationship.”
“Prime Minister @AbeShinzo of Japan and myself this morning building an even deeper and better relationship while playing a quick round of golf at Trump International Golf Club,” he tweeted.
Trump has mentioned on several occasions that he loves cheeseburgers, especially those from McDonald’s. While visiting Japan last fall, Trump and Abe also ate cheeseburgers together.
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