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In a startling move, US President Donald Trump has directed military leaders to resume testing of US nuclear weapons, ending a moratorium that has lasted over 30 years. Trump's announcement, made via social media, highlights an effort to keep pace with nuclear developments in Russia and China.

 

This directive comes as Trump prepares for discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. The United States, possessing the largest nuclear arsenal globally, last tested a nuclear weapon in 1992.

 

The test came to a halt under a moratorium initiated by former Republican President George HW Bush as the Cold War came to an end. Trump's decision to resume testing follows recent criticism of Russia for its nuclear-powered missile tests, which reportedly have an unlimited range.

 

Reacting to what he described as advancements in nuclear capabilities made by China and Russia, Trump emphasised the need for the US to maintain its nuclear superiority. While details of the proposed tests remain undisclosed, Trump stated that the process would begin immediately. Experts have expressed concern about the potential for a renewed arms race, emphasising the "tremendous destructive power" of nuclear weapons.

 

Looking forward, Trump's decision is set to impact international diplomacy, with some nations likely to react negatively. The Nevada Test Site, the location of the last US nuclear test in 1992, remains under government operation and could potentially be reactivated. As Trump moves forward with this plan, global attention will focus on subsequent developments and international responses.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• President Trump orders the resumption of US nuclear weapons testing.
• The US has not conducted nuclear tests since 1992 under a longstanding moratorium.
• The directive aims to counter nuclear advancements by Russia and China.
   

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-10-30

 

 

Planning to disrupt hurricanes again? Trump is a menace to humanity. 

Actually, Russia has the most nuclear weapons with about a 10% lead over the USA. 5,500 vs  5,044.

Smart move.

 

The Greatest President keeps on winning.

 

Exactly why 77 million voted for him.

 

While leftists are foaming at the mouth like a rabid dog.

 

Watch a real President in action 

 

 

6 minutes ago, Rocky Sullivan said:

Smart move.

 

The Greatest President keeps on winning.

 

Exactly why 77 million voted for him.

 

While leftists are foaming at the mouth like a rabid dog.

 

Watch a real President in action 

 

 

Your deity fired all the folks that do that science hopefully they will be willing to come back…..but then again trump making noises is meaningless I will wait to see the results if any.

1 minute ago, Tug said:

Your deity fired all the folks that do that science hopefully they will be willing to come back…..but then again trump making noises is meaningless I will wait to see the results if any.

Can someone assist in translation again?

The man definitely has '' bolas grandes''

1 hour ago, webfact said:

In a startling move, US President Donald Trump has directed military leaders to resume testing of US nuclear weapons

 

Trump misunderstanderating again, then running his mouth half-mushroomed.

 

He won't be ordering nukular tests, he'll be ordering the testing of unarmed delivery systems.

8 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

 

Trump misunderstanderating again, then running his mouth half-mushroomed.

 

He won't be ordering nukular tests, he'll be ordering the testing of unarmed delivery systems.

GAWD I hope you're right. The planet is messed up enough as it is. Mother earth doesn't NEED any more nuclear fallout.

"Many scientists argue that subcritical experiments, coupled with computer simulations using the most powerful supercomputers on the planet, provide all the information needed to assess and modernize the weapons. "

Actual testing says: "I don't believe my nuclear arsenal actually works", or "look at me testing nuclear weapons just so you remember I have them."

Testing may kickstart the development of a nuclear arms race (again) among countries who are concerned that an idiot may nuke them to prove a point.

 

https://2009-2017.state.gov/t/avc/rls/202014.htm

https://www.llnl.gov/article/28761/livermore-los-alamos-labs-complete-first-3-d-simulation-full-system-nuclear-weapon

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/nuclear-weapons-tests-comeback-threats#:~:text=Many scientists argue that subcritical experiments%2C coupled with,information needed to assess and modernize the weapons.

a fusion bomb is 1000 times stronger than a fission bomb as hiroshima, and they already have "dial a yield" where they can decide how strong its going to detonate.

I wonder what they hope to achieve with new tests, beside making them a tad smaller, but there already exists nukes that can be fired with recoiless rifle

Mr. President where are you planning to run those tests?

 

DJT: Chicago.

49 minutes ago, ezzra said:

The man definitely has '' bolas grandes''

 

I believe penicillin can cure that.

Wise move by Mr. Trump. 

 

I also test my UPS on a regular basis. Gotta make sure these things work when you need them. It's actually raining heavily outside now and if the power here went without UPS I wouldn't even be able to finish this se

 

 

1 hour ago, ezzra said:

The man definitely has '' bolas grandes''

I thought he was giving his balls room... From MAGA to MAD!

As usual, it originates from his handlers! 🙂

 

https://www.heritage.org/defense/report/america-must-prepare-test-nuclear-weapons

Nuclear subs for Australia and South Korea — nuclear testing next?

Trump’s gone full-monte nuclear on everything.

Reminds me of the masterclass in absurdity that was Dr. Strangelove.
What Kubrick warned about 60 years ago now feels like the evening news.

'Kubrick in 1964 warned that American hyper-patriotism, coupled with fascistic conspiracy theories and the human propensity for bumbling, could result in disaster.
 

We may now be learning to love greenhouse gases, or Covid, or fascist takeovers, rather than (or in addition to) the bomb.
 

But Jack D. Ripper is still smoking that same cigar, and Dr. Strangelove is still smiling.'
 

At least we have a very stable genius.

Opinion: Why the terrors of ‘Dr. Strangelove’ still feel so familiar, 60 years later | CNN

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328288961_Stigmatization_by_Ridicule_From_Dr_Strangelove_to_Donald_Trump

Full display of Trump cognitive decline in his Asia trip. His statement on nuclear testing is as mystifying and rambling as his rant on the power of water to the Navy. Trump is a buffoon and he doesn’t know what he is talking. It could well be testing the nuclear missiles rather than the bombs. The man has serious cognitives dysfunctions and should be shoved off to the old folks home courtesy of the 25th. 

2 hours ago, ezzra said:

The man definitely has '' bolas grandes''

Muy loco tambien.

4 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Full display of Trump cognitive decline in his Asia trip. His statement on nuclear testing is as mystifying and rambling as his rant on the power of water to the Navy. Trump is a buffoon and he doesn’t know what he is talking. It could well be testing the nuclear missiles rather than the bombs. The man has serious cognitives dysfunctions and should be shoved off to the old folks home courtesy of the 25th. 

 

It was yet another silly ploy, but that's his MO.  

 

Trump tells Pentagon to immediately resume testing US nuclear weapons

 

BUSAN, South Korea (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military on Thursday to immediately resume testing nuclear weapons after a gap of 33 years, minutes before beginning a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trump-tells-pentagon-to-immediately-resume-testing-us-nuclear-weapons/ar-AA1Pu9zU

 

It din't work.

 

The Art of Letting Trump Claim a Win, While Walking Away Stronger

 

By withholding soybean purchases and rare-earth exports, China extracted relief from U.S. tariffs and delayed export controls, without conceding much in return.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/world/asia/china-trump-xi-trade.html

 

 

Art of the TACO meets The Art of War

 

6 hours ago, ezzra said:

The man definitely has '' bolas grandes''

 

The trouble is, he is using them for brains, which he sadly lacks.

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17 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Full display of Trump cognitive decline in his Asia trip. His statement on nuclear testing is as mystifying and rambling as his rant on the power of water to the Navy. Trump is a buffoon and he doesn’t know what he is talking. It could well be testing the nuclear missiles rather than the bombs. The man has serious cognitives dysfunctions and should be shoved off to the old folks home courtesy of the 25th. 

"Cognitive decline"? Bull<deleted>. Trump dominated Asia: trade wins, peace deals, nuclear deterrence — all at 79.

Your Claim

Reality

"Nuclear testing rambling"

Strategic genius. Truth Social post (Oct 29) timed pre-Xi summit — countered Russia/China tests, forced concessions (soybeans, tariffs eased 10%). Not "bombs vs. missiles" — broad "weapons" = deterrence. Putin paused drills next day.

"Water to Navy rant"

Old 2019 myth — zero on Asia trip. He greenlit SK nuclear subs, brokered Thailand-Cambodia peace, sealed Japan auto/tech deals. Coherent, deal-focused.

"Serious dysfunction"

Projection. Trump aced MoCA (30/30), MRI "perfect" (Oct 10). Biden? Hid records, froze in debate. Trump: 5 countries, 20+ hrs flying, no gaffes.

"25th Amendment"

Hypocrisy. Your side tried 4x on tweets — ignored Biden’s "end of quote" meltdowns.

Bottom Line:
Trump reset global order — Xi blinked, Putin paused.
Your "buffoon"? Winning.
Your "decline"? Cope.

1 hour ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

"Cognitive decline"? Bull<deleted>. Trump dominated Asia: trade wins, peace deals, nuclear deterrence — all at 79.

Your Claim

Reality

"Nuclear testing rambling"

Strategic genius. Truth Social post (Oct 29) timed pre-Xi summit — countered Russia/China tests, forced concessions (soybeans, tariffs eased 10%). Not "bombs vs. missiles" — broad "weapons" = deterrence. Putin paused drills next day.

"Water to Navy rant"

Old 2019 myth — zero on Asia trip. He greenlit SK nuclear subs, brokered Thailand-Cambodia peace, sealed Japan auto/tech deals. Coherent, deal-focused.

"Serious dysfunction"

Projection. Trump aced MoCA (30/30), MRI "perfect" (Oct 10). Biden? Hid records, froze in debate. Trump: 5 countries, 20+ hrs flying, no gaffes.

"25th Amendment"

Hypocrisy. Your side tried 4x on tweets — ignored Biden’s "end of quote" meltdowns.

Bottom Line:
Trump reset global order — Xi blinked, Putin paused.
Your "buffoon"? Winning.
Your "decline"? Cope.

Dominate Asia trade is a laugh. He went to Asia to solve the problems that he created. 

 

Krelim just announced that they will start testing nuclear weapons if US start tesing. Trump has ignited a nuclear arms race which was dormant for last 30 years. By the way, North Korea fired their missles on the day Trump landed in South Korea. If US start testing, other nuclear countries will seize the opporrtunity to upgrade their nuclear weapon technology by doing tests. 

 

He got played by Xi. Trump think he won the soyabean war. News flash, the 180,000 metric tonnes for Nov/Dec that China will buy is pittance compare to normal purchase of 1.2 million metric tonnes. The soyabeans will not come back to US farmers. The Brazilian farmers have won over the Chinese with their higher proteins beans. Trump has betrayed his own people. 

 

What about Biden? He is not POTUS. Trump owns all the problems whether economy or foreign relationship which have all gone south. 

 

Trump can't even walk straight, his speech is incoherent and his behavior grows increasingly odd. It is so obvious. You are defending the indefensible. 

 

Does anybody still thinks he qualifies for the nomination of the Nobel Peace Prize next year? 

I highly doubt it

56 minutes ago, smartass said:

Does anybody still thinks he qualifies for the nomination of the Nobel Peace Prize next year? 

I highly doubt it

Whether he gets it or not it's a toss between him and Greta Thunberg I think,

But seriously now, nominate anyone else that you think is more deserving 

of this prize.

23 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

Actually, Russia has the most nuclear weapons with about a 10% lead over the USA. 5,500 vs  5,044.

Yeah, but that doesn't fit Trump's megalomaniac world-view.  "I'm the president of peace, I've ended all the wars on the planet, and oh by the way...let's start testing nuclear warheads again.  

6 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Whether he gets it or not it's a toss between him and Greta Thunberg I think,

But seriously now, nominate anyone else that you think is more deserving 

of this prize.

The spokesperson of the Nobel Prize Committee said that in order to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize the person must have courage and integrity. Just that already disqualifies Trump

Honestly I don't know anybody who qualifies as of now, but surely not Thunberg

1 minute ago, smartass said:

The spokesperson of the Nobel Prize Committee said that in order to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize the person must have courage and integrity. Just that already disqualifies Trump

Honestly I don't know anybody who qualifies as of now, but surely not Thunberg

Lot of BS from that committee, '' courage and integrity'' my eye, you need ''huevos grande'' and a lot of Hutzpah and extreme self-confidence or audacity to be a leader of a super power in this ever declining, full of bullies, world.

6 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Dominate Asia trade is a laugh. He went to Asia to solve the problems that he created. 

 

Krelim just announced that they will start testing nuclear weapons if US start tesing. Trump has ignited a nuclear arms race which was dormant for last 30 years. By the way, North Korea fired their missles on the day Trump landed in South Korea. If US start testing, other nuclear countries will seize the opporrtunity to upgrade their nuclear weapon technology by doing tests. 

 

He got played by Xi. Trump think he won the soyabean war. News flash, the 180,000 metric tonnes for Nov/Dec that China will buy is pittance compare to normal purchase of 1.2 million metric tonnes. The soyabeans will not come back to US farmers. The Brazilian farmers have won over the Chinese with their higher proteins beans. Trump has betrayed his own people. 

 

What about Biden? He is not POTUS. Trump owns all the problems whether economy or foreign relationship which have all gone south. 

 

Trump can't even walk straight, his speech is incoherent and his behavior grows increasingly odd. It is so obvious. You are defending the indefensible. 

 

Trump didn’t “create” Asia’s problems—he **inherited Biden’s $1T trade deficit, 100+ NK missile launches, and a China pivot to Brazil—and fixed them in one trip: $15B in deals, Thailand-Cambodia peace (48 dead → 50k refugees home), and a $12B soybean win that flipped the market back to U.S. farmers. Your “nuclear arms race” is fear porn: the Kremlin denied testing, NK’s missile was routine Biden-era theater, and Trump’s deterrence forced Xi to concede on fentanyl and tariffs—no new tests, just peace through strength. At 79, Trump outworked your field across five countries with zero gaffes; your “can’t walk straight” smear is projection. He dominated Asia—you’re coping.