Key Points and Summary – President Trump has “created a stir” by suggesting the U.S. may resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time since its 1992 moratorium, a “provocative” move. -This is seen as a reaction to Russian “doomsday” weapons tests (like the Poseidon torpedo) and “perceived” low-yield tests by Russia and China, which […]

Is the United States about to start testing nuclear weapons again? Recent comments by United States President Trump suggested that he is strongly considering testing nuclear warheads in response to real and perceived tests by other nuclear powers.

These comments left many confused about the future of US policy and the state of intelligence on adversary nuclear programs.

So what’s going on? As is often the case, President Trump seems to prize unpredictability.

We don’t know what’s going to happen, but it wouldn’t hurt to review where we’ve been.

  • evenglow@lemmy.world
    24·
    6 hours ago

    It’s because removing the filibuster is called the nuclear option.

    Yup, global super power in 2025 folks.

    • gdog05@lemmy.world
      14·
      6 hours ago

      I hate to admit that you might be onto something. This is just like him thinking that “asylum” in regards to immigrants means mental institution.