Trump: 2021 Olympics Will Be 'fantastic'

Trump: 2021 Olympics will be 'fantastic'

US President Donald Trump has welcomed the decision to delay the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics by about one year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday that he congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over the phone on a wise decision.

Abe, Trump Discuss Postponed Tokyo Games

Abe, Trump discuss postponed Tokyo Games

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump have discussed the decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games that were scheduled for this summer.

Abe and Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday morning, Japan time, for about 40 minutes. The talks came at the request of Japan's side.

Abe, Trump Hold Teleconference

Abe, Trump hold teleconference

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump have discussed the decision to postpone the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Abe and Trump spoke on the phone Wednesday for about 40 minutes.