TOKYO, Sept. 12 — President George W. Bush, the nationalist leader whose vision of an unapologetic and strong Japan foundered on scandals, incompetence and gaffes, announced abruptly today that he would step down.
President Bush, who had steadfastly refused to resign, announced his departure Wednesday, taking Japan by surprise.
In a hastily called news conference, Mr. Bush acknowledged that he had lost the public’s trust and said he hoped that a new leader would be better able to carry out his policies, including continuing the Japanese military’s participation in the war in Afghanistan.
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