In the Diet, the House of Representatives Budget Committee deliberated on the new year's budget bill. Prime Minister Kishida spoke about the issue surrounding the political funding party of the Liberal Democratic Party faction.
He also commented on the nature of corporate and group donations. In response to a request to interview former Prime Minister Mori, he said, "We plan to interview the faction's executives" He also said that 80% to 90% of the total defense force is personnel expenses, and is not directly affected by foreign exchange rates.