Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Resigns Citing Health Concerns | Hallie Jackson | MSNBC

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced that he will step down from his position due to health issues. Abe, who is the longest-serving prime minister in Japan's history, said he will continue to serve until a new leader is elected. Aired on 08/28/2020.

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[tastethejace]

Ulcerative colitis is a horrific disease. I feel for him.

[luciencubano]

This is how a sane society operates. Leaders respecting the process and moving on when their time is done. 👏🏿

[johnbasedsmith]

Prime Minister Abe did a good job for Japan and is a respectable world leader. I liked how he put the country before himself, it shows how humble he is with his willingness to step down for the good of his country.

[stewietsheking]

I admire this move. Few would admit there could be a problem with then in charge.

[ryanfriedman]

Best wishes to Prime Minister Abe, I remember when he video called in Jiroemon Kimura on his 116th birthday in 2013. Edit: Thanks for all of the likes, I did not expect this type of response!

[exerciserelax]

He might not have been the greatest leader but he did OK, and unlike many politicians he has the decency to step down rather than let his health interfere with his duties.

[.gforlife]

Good for him. Safety first. His health first. No matter what status you are of this Planet.

[bobbyb.]

Evidently he was an honest man to have lasted so long? Best Wishes😪

[pointuout]

That’s sucks he is a good and trusted leader!

[bigjoe]

I wish some dinosaurs in the U.S. CONgress would resign for health reasons.
That's highly unlikely since they have spectacular free healthcare, unlike their constituents.

[gwreevesReeves]

Wow! MSLSD went a whole 46 seconds without bashing Trump? It must be a record!

[randyroggenbuck]

He's been Prime Minister of Japan for a long time. Maybe it's time for a change. We don't know who the Japanese will pick and how they will do this and handle our elections almost at the same time. I wish whoever takes over good luck

[aron]

Japan, an example of what living with honor and respect for the greater good looks like.

[germicanlifestyle]

Thing are heating up globally & he do doesn't want to be involved!..he doesn't want to get assassinated!

[rdpnda]

Hopefully he recovers and enjoys retirement. Lord knows the guy needs it after all the hard work he put in.

[dennisdodson]

They have cut the thumbs down buttons off in the comments. Anyone else notice.

[phoolishbwoy]

Now they need their first black president.

[jsev]

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[DrunkenRhinoceros]

Ruth Ginsburg and Joe Biden should do the same for duty over political selfishness.

[mr.painfultruth]

Maybe it's for the best. He seems to ACTUALLY work. I don't imagine he golfs, and watches T.V. all day