Trump suggests the U.S. will resume testing nuclear weapons
Summary
President Donald Trump suggested that the U.S. might start testing nuclear weapons again, aligning with Russia and China. There is no confirmation of immediate testing, as the U.S. hasn't detonated such weapons since 1992. Trump's statement came during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea, where trade issues were also discussed.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump suggested resuming U.S. nuclear weapons tests.
- The U.S. hasn't conducted nuclear detonation tests since 1992 due to a ban.
- Trump's announcement was made on social media before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- The U.S. military already tests missile systems capable of carrying nuclear weapons but does not detonate warheads.
- Trump's statement implied other countries are conducting nuclear tests, although details were sparse.
- Russia recently tested new nuclear-capable technology but hasn't conducted nuclear detonations since 1990.
- The 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by the U.S., bans nuclear explosions worldwide but isn't ratified by the Senate.
- China urged the U.S. to abide by the test ban treaty and not resume nuclear testing.
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