Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Trump Calls for Global Denuclearization Amid Nuclear Testing Plans
President Trump said he talked to the leaders of Russia and China about getting rid of all the world's nuclear weapons because there are too many.
He said that countries have enough weapons to 'blow up the world 150 times,' which is unnecessary.
However, he also announced that America would start testing its nuclear weapons again very soon.
He explained that he is doing this because other countries, like Russia, have been testing their own powerful nuclear weapons.
Trump mentioned that Russia recently tested new missile and drone systems that can carry nuclear bombs.
While Trump wants to get rid of dangerous weapons globally, he also wants to make sure America's nuclear weapons are up-to-date, especially if other countries are doing the same.
US President Donald Trump announced discussions with Russian and Chinese leaders about global denuclearization.
Trump stated the world's nuclear arsenal is excessive and unnecessary, saying 'We could blow up the world 150 times.'
The US will resume nuclear weapons testing 'immediately,' as directed by President Trump.
Trump justified resuming testing by stating other countries, particularly Russia, are testing nuclear-capable systems.
Russia recently tested nuclear-capable weapons including a cruise missile and an underwater drone, while China denied conducting secret tests.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping
- What
- US President Donald Trump called for global denuclearization and stated the US would resume nuclear weapons testing, citing actions by other nations.
- When
- Trump made remarks on Thursday; Russia recently tested nuclear-capable weapons; China denied conducting secret tests.
- Where
- White House and aboard Air Force One
- Why
- Trump believes global denuclearization is a positive goal to redirect funds and that resuming US testing is a necessary response to other countries' tests.
Concerns & Accusations
Trump's Stance
Contradiction on Nuclear Policy
Concerns & Accusations
Trump's announcement to resume US nuclear weapons testing immediately appears contradictory to his stated desire for global denuclearization and his remarks that the world's nuclear arsenal is excessive.
Trump's Stance
Trump believes global denuclearization is a positive goal and has discussed it with Putin and Xi, aiming to redirect funds. He also asserts that resuming US nuclear testing is a necessary response to other countries, like Russia, conducting their own advanced weapons tests.
Underground Nuclear Testing
Concerns & Accusations
When asked directly about resuming traditional underground nuclear tests, Trump did not give a clear 'yes' but confirmed that testing would occur soon, leaving the specifics ambiguous.
Trump's Stance
Trump confirmed the US would resume nuclear weapons testing, stating, 'you'll find out very soon,' and justified this by saying other countries are doing it.
Accusations Against China
Concerns & Accusations
Trump previously accused Russia and China of secretly conducting underground nuclear tests.
Trump's Stance
China has denied Trump's accusations of secretly testing nuclear weapons.
- Date of Denuclearization Remarks
- Thursday
- Trump's Ranking of Nuclear Powers
- 1. United States, 2. Russia, 3. China
- Trump's Stated Goal
- Global denuclearization and world peace
- Trump's Statement on Arsenal Size
- Excessive; 'We could blow up the world 150 times. There's no need for this.'
- US Nuclear Weapons Testing Plans
- To resume immediately, as directed by Trump to the Pentagon.
- Recent Russian Nuclear Weapons Tests
- 9M730 Burevestnik cruise missile and Poseidon underwater drone (nuclear-capable).
Sources
'Trump reckless but can help eliminate nuclear weapons': Nobel-winning Ican head to Firstpost
Should the US resume nuclear testing?
'We Could Blow Up The World': Trump Calls For Denuclearisation After Talks With Xi, Putin
