Communist Party secretary-general Koike told reporters, "The Liberal Democratic Party's Secretary-General Motegi says 'it has nothing to do with it,' but no matter how you look at it, there is a connection. Many lawmakers and incumbent cabinet members are suspicious. So, the Liberal Democratic Party will press for an investigation."
On top of that, he said, "Since the relationship with the anti-social group has come to light, why can't we 'cut off all ties'? If former Prime Minister Abe's shooting incident is behind the problem of the former Unification Church, , The Liberal Democratic Party should take the lead in this investigation."