If you don’t know, President Trump flew to Japan on Tuesday during the government shutdown for his Asia diplomatic tour.Person in formal attire waves while descending airplane steps, flanked by other individuals. Security personnel stand nearby

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While he was in Japan, he met the new conservative and first female-elected prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.I don't know who they are. The man in a suit and USA cap walks with a woman in a dress near a helicopter

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He addressed US troops aboard an aircraft carrier that’s stationed near Tokyo.Two individuals at a podium, with one raising their arm. The person on the right is wearing a suit and a 'USA' cap. Audience in the background

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However, before all that, Trump received a ceremonial welcome from Sanae Takaichi at the Akasaka State Guesthouse.A group of officials, including a man and a woman on a platform, stand in a formal setting with U.S. and Japanese flags visible

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And people noticed a few very interesting things while he reviewed the guards during the ceremonial inspection of the guards.It starts with Sanae motioning Trump to keep moving after he stands in front of the band:A formal ceremony with dignitaries and military personnel in a grand room, facing a stage or podium Rapid Response 47 / Via x.com

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Then there’s another angle where Trump salutes when he didn’t need to:A formal event in Tokyo, Japan with two people walking past a row of uniformed guards holding Japanese and U.S. flagsNext, he walks past the Japanese and American flags, where he’s supposed to bow.A group of officials and military personnel greet a man in a suit walking in a formal setting, captured during a broadcast in Tokyo, Japan

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Rightfully so, this shocks the prime minister. Here’s a clearer look:A person in a suit walks past an honor guard inside an ornate room, accompanied by another individual in formal attire

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Moments later, the prime minister waits to see if he will return, but when she realizes he doesn’t, she bows in front of the two flags.A person in a suit walks past uniformed guards in a formal setting in Tokyo, JapanThen he finishes the loop by continuing to walk in front of her until she catches up with him and guides him the rest of the way.A formal ceremony in a grand hall with uniformed guards and a man in a suit with a bright tie, featured on a TV broadcast labeled "Tokyo, Japan."Jeffrey J. Hall, a PhD university lecturer in Japan, posted on Twitter (X) that “When Japan is greeting a foreign leader, it is customary for the Japanese Prime Minister and foreign leader to stop and bow to the two flags. Trump didn’t do that. (this is a video of a proper example from last month).” Here’s the video he is referencing.Tweet about a customary bowing ceremony in Japan for foreign leaders, noting Trump did not follow this tradition Jeffrey J. Hall / Via x.com

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Of course, people had a lot to say about this:Left-wing political influencer, Harry Sisson, said, “YIKES: Watch Donald Trump get guided through a ballroom by the Japanese prime minister. He’s completely lost. Maybe this explains why Trump got an MRI scan recently…”Tweet by Harry Sisson: "YIKES: Watch Donald Trump get guided through a ballroom by the Japanese prime minister. He’s completely lost. Maybe this explains why Trump got an MRI scan recently..." @harryjsisson / Via x.com

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Another person said, “Bro has no idea what is going on. This is crazy.”Tweet by @jimstewartson: "Bro has no idea what is going on. This is crazy."“Trump violated protocol during his meeting with Japan’s Prime Minister Takaiichi. He didn’t stop by the flags, saluted the Japanese soldiers, and walked ahead without waiting for her,” someone else said.A tweet claims Trump violated protocol by not waiting for Japan's Prime Minister and skipping saluting soldiers during a meetingYou can view the full video here.So what do you think? Tell us how you feel about this in the comments below:

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