According to reports on July 8th, Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, commented on the attack on former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at noon on the same day, saying ” We are all saddened and shocked by the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo… the U.S. Government and American people are praying for the well-being of Abe-san, his family, & people of Japan.” he said on Twitter.

Mr. Emanuel wrote that Mr. Abe was an outstanding Japanese leader who had been steadfast on the side of America.