Akie Abe, First Lady of Japan, was seated next to Trump. He said he left his seat because she spoke no English. Not even "hello". That is not true. She does speak English and has even made some speeches in English though she usually speaks through an interpreter. Her command of English is not perfect but is serviceable. So did he lie or did she Do you think she pretended not to understand him so she wouldn't have to talk to the man?