Trump Directs Resumption of US Nuclear Weapons Testing After 30+ Year Moratorium
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bookofjoe
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Summary
President Donald Trump has directed the US military to resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time in over 30 years, citing the need to keep pace with weapons programs in Russia and China. The announcement was made via social media, with Trump instructing the Department of War to begin testing nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with other countries. This marks a significant shift in US nuclear policy after decades of testing moratorium.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledBecause of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis
Trump says he wants to resume testing US nuclear weapons
It is necessary for the US to keep pace with weapons programmes in China and Russia, the president says
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