Summary
President Trump has directed the immediate restart of U.S. nuclear weapons testing. This has caused concern among arms control experts, who say it could lead to international tension and is not necessary. Critics in Congress and arms control groups oppose this plan citing potential high costs and political consequences.
Key Facts
- President Trump announced the U.S. will restart nuclear weapons testing.
- The last U.S. nuclear test explosion occurred in 1992.
- Experts argue this move could lead to other countries, like Russia and North Korea, restarting their own tests.
- Restarting nuclear tests in Nevada could take up to 36 months and cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
- Critics say there's strong opposition in Congress and expect new legislation to block the plan.
- The U.S. signed a treaty in 1996 to ban all nuclear test explosions.
- Critics say Trump's directive was addressed to the wrong federal department, showing a misunderstanding of the process involved.
