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PM Ishiba Faces Party Dissent Amid Leadership Crisis

7/26/2025

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Amid mounting pressure following electoral losses, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faced a critical meeting with LDP leaders, including Taro Aso and Fumio Kishida, on July 23. Aso's sharp critique of Ishiba's leadership highlighted the urgent need for a clear party direction. Despite the growing dissent, Ishiba stood firm, intensifying the rift within the party.

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Amid mounting pressure following electoral losses, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faced a critical meeting with LDP leaders, including Taro Aso and Fumio Kishida, on July 23. Aso's sharp critique of Ishiba's leadership highlighted the urgent need for a clear party direction. Despite the growing dissent, Ishiba stood firm, intensifying the rift within the party.