Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister, was killed Friday morning during a campaign speech in front of a large crowd.
The attack was captured on film.
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Abe was rushed to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. He was 67 years old.
Japan's elections are in 3 days. Abe has been a fierce opponent of communism and globalism throughout his career, as well as a staunch ally of Taiwan. He also broke from many world leaders on his view of the Russia-Ukrainian war.
Chinese citizens are apparently celebrating his death on social media.
In the US, members of the far-left were reportedly celebrating as well.
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