Trump nuclear testing
Trump Claims Pakistan Among Nations Testing Nuclear Weapons: US President Calls for Renewed American Testing Program
Nov 03, 2025 03:49 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has stated that Pakistan is actively testing nuclear weapons, justifying his call for America to resume its nuclear testing program. In a CBS News interview, Trump cited ongoing testing by Russia, China, and North Korea as reasons why the US must restart its program after a 30-year hiatus, though Energy Secretary Chris Wright later clarified these would be "system tests" rather than actual nuclear detonations.
Trump Administration Clarifies Plans for US Nuclear Weapons Testing: No Explosions Planned Despite President's Announcement
Nov 03, 2025 10:12 am CST
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has clarified that President Trump's recent directive to test US nuclear weapons will not involve actual nuclear explosions, but rather system tests and non-critical explosions to ensure weapon functionality. Trump has defended his decision by claiming Russia and China are already conducting similar tests without public disclosure, marking a potential shift in America's nuclear testing policy after a 33-year hiatus.
Trump's Call for Nuclear Testing Renewal Ignites Security Concerns and Global Tension
Oct 31, 2025 09:50 am CST
President Trump's unexpected announcement calling for renewed nuclear weapons testing has created immediate confusion in Washington and concern among global security experts. As Vice Admiral Richard Correll faced questioning during his STRATCOM confirmation hearing, officials and analysts warned that ending the 33-year testing moratorium could trigger a new arms race with Russia and China while potentially benefiting America's nuclear rivals.