US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to launch a new nuclear testing program, matching those of Russia and China. The move comes as tensions between the US and its rivals continue to escalate.
According to Trump's post on Truth Social, he instructed the Department of War to start conducting nuclear tests "on an equal basis" with other countries. This move was made public just hours before a meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where both leaders were seeking to ease trade tensions between their nations.
The decision has sparked concern among experts, who note that the US last conducted a full-scale nuclear test in 1992. Since then, only North Korea has carried out such a test, and China and Russia have not held any since the same era. It remains unclear what specific nuclear testing program Trump has ordered, but it is believed to involve simulated nuclear explosions or other related experiments.
Trump's announcement comes as both Russia and China have been ramping up their nuclear capabilities in recent months. In December, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his country had successfully tested a new nuclear-propelled cruise missile, which can carry a warhead. China has also been conducting nuclear tests, with reports suggesting it has carried out several tests since 2018.
The timing of Trump's announcement is particularly notable, given the current state of tensions between the US and its rivals. The US-Russia conflict in Ukraine has seen both sides engage in a heated exchange of rhetoric, while trade tensions with China remain high.
Critics have expressed alarm at Trump's statement, citing concerns about the potential risks of nuclear war. Some lawmakers have vowed to take action, including introducing legislation aimed at preventing further nuclear testing by the US.
Despite these concerns, it remains unclear how far Trump's order will go or what specific nuclear testing program he has ordered. One thing is certain, however: the move represents a significant escalation in tensions between the US and its rivals, and raises serious questions about the future of global security.
According to Trump's post on Truth Social, he instructed the Department of War to start conducting nuclear tests "on an equal basis" with other countries. This move was made public just hours before a meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where both leaders were seeking to ease trade tensions between their nations.
The decision has sparked concern among experts, who note that the US last conducted a full-scale nuclear test in 1992. Since then, only North Korea has carried out such a test, and China and Russia have not held any since the same era. It remains unclear what specific nuclear testing program Trump has ordered, but it is believed to involve simulated nuclear explosions or other related experiments.
Trump's announcement comes as both Russia and China have been ramping up their nuclear capabilities in recent months. In December, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his country had successfully tested a new nuclear-propelled cruise missile, which can carry a warhead. China has also been conducting nuclear tests, with reports suggesting it has carried out several tests since 2018.
The timing of Trump's announcement is particularly notable, given the current state of tensions between the US and its rivals. The US-Russia conflict in Ukraine has seen both sides engage in a heated exchange of rhetoric, while trade tensions with China remain high.
Critics have expressed alarm at Trump's statement, citing concerns about the potential risks of nuclear war. Some lawmakers have vowed to take action, including introducing legislation aimed at preventing further nuclear testing by the US.
Despite these concerns, it remains unclear how far Trump's order will go or what specific nuclear testing program he has ordered. One thing is certain, however: the move represents a significant escalation in tensions between the US and its rivals, and raises serious questions about the future of global security.
we all know how that ends... meanwhile china & russia are just playing it safe lol they're not trying to nuke us or anything, but at least they don't have a bunch of tweeting 45s yelling "we're gonna win" 
what's the real plan here? is he trying to distract us from something else? 
and btw, isn't this kinda rich coming from him after everything that happened during his presidency? 
! Trump ordering more nuke tests? That's just crazy talk! We need to calm down and think about what's at stake here 
. I mean, we're not even sure what kind of testing he's talking about, but the fact that China and Russia are already ramping up their nuclear capabilities makes me super nervous 
. Can't we all just get along and focus on solving world problems instead of trying to one-up each other with nukes? 
just got word from a reliable source that this whole thing might be more about Trump's ego than actual policy change... sounds like he's trying to one-up those other nations, but honestly who needs nuclear testing in today's world? 
it's like we're stuck in some kind of Cold War reboot. I mean what even is the point of these tests anymore? It's not like anyone's gonna be caught off guard... still, got to keep an eye on this one, could get ugly fast 
This news is giving me major flashbacks to the Cold War era 
Like, what's next? Is we gonna be like Russia and China, testing nukes left and right? 
We're living in the 21st century now, folks! Let's act like it 
What do you guys think about this move? Should we be worried about a new nuclear arms race? 
. And what's even more crazy is that this comes at a time when tensions are already running high between the US and its rivals 
And don't even get me started on the environmental impact...let's think about the future, people! 
didnt we learn from history or wut? lol just remember when they last tested nukes back in 92 
can't help but think about how crazy it'll be if the world actually goes nuclear 
