US President Donald Trump late Thursday praised Tokyo's Olympic preparations and their "magnificent" venue just hours after he suggested delaying the Summer Games for up to a year due to the coronavirus.
Trump's apparent change of heart came after a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
"Just had a great conversation with Prime Minister Abe of Japan. I told him that the just completed Olympic venue is magnificent," Trump tweeted late Thursday.
"He has done an incredible job, one that will make him very proud. Good things will happen for Japan and their great Prime Minister. Lots of options!"
"We remain absolutely in line with our Japanese hosts in our commitment to delivering safe Olympic Games in July this year."
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