U.S. President Donald Trump has disclosed that Pakistan has been conducting nuclear weapons tests, a significant statement made shortly after he announced the U.S. would resume its own nuclear testing after a three-decade hiatus. Trump identified Pakistan as one of several nations actively engaged in nuclear testing, framing it as a necessary justification for the United States to recommence its own tests. During an interview, Trump specifically named Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan as countries involved in nuclear testing, contrasting this with the U.S. being the sole nation refraining. He explained that while other nations test without public acknowledgment, the U.S., being an open society, has to discuss its activities. Trump emphasized the need for the U.S. to test in response to ongoing tests by other nations, including Pakistan and North Korea. This assertion came in response to questions regarding his decision to resume nuclear weapon testing. The announcement followed Russia’s recent trials of advanced nuclear-capable systems, signaling a notable escalation in the nuclear arms race. Trump reiterated that the U.S. must test to understand how these weapons function and to avoid being the only nation not participating in such activities. He also stated that the U.S. possesses the largest nuclear arsenal globally, having discussed denuclearization with leaders of Russia and China. Trump confidently asserted that the U.S. nuclear stockpile is sufficient to destroy the world multiple times over, while acknowledging Russia and China also possess considerable arsenals. He downplayed concerns that renewed testing could destabilize the global nuclear order, suggesting the U.S. has the situation well under control.
