Trump Says the US Has ‘More and Better’ Nuclear Weapons Than Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States possesses a larger and “better” nuclear arsenal than Russia, rejecting claims that Moscow holds a strategic advantage in nuclear firepower.

Trump made the remarks during conversations with journalists, insisting that Washington’s nuclear weapons and military equipment surpass those of Russia. “We have more than they do. We have better than they do,” he said, adding that comparisons ultimately matter little because “it only takes one.”

The president also used the opportunity to criticize Russian military capabilities, citing what he described as the underperformance of Russian air defence systems during a recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela. Trump suggested that the operation exposed weaknesses in the systems Russia sold to Caracas.

Trump’s comments came amid broader debate over nuclear strategy, arms control and U.S.–Russia relations. He has earlier indicated he may allow the key New START arms control treaty to lapse without renewal — a deal that limits deployed strategic nuclear warheads — unless Moscow agrees to a broader agreement, potentially including China.

Analysts note that nuclear arsenal comparisons are complicated, and independent experts track arsenals differently. Public estimates usually put Russia slightly ahead in total warheads when counting retired and reserve stockpiles, though U.S. deployed strategic weapons remain comparable.

In other nuclear policy developments, Trump has signalled an interest in resuming U.S. nuclear testing for the first time in more than three decades, saying he wants testing on “an equal basis” with other powers — comments that have drawn concern from arms control advocates.

Trump has also discussed nuclear weapons limitations with Russian and Chinese leaders, saying he aims to bring both parties into broader arms control talks, though no formal agreement has been reached.

While the United States and Russia together hold about 90% of the world’s nuclear arsenal, Trump’s public positioning reflects ongoing debate within Washington over deterrence, arms control and great-power competition, even as tensions persist over the war in Ukraine and broader U.S.–Russia relations.

Key Takeaways

1. Trump Claims U.S. Nuclear Superiority: He stated that the United States has more nuclear weapons and more advanced systems than Russia, though independent analysts rate Russia’s total arsenal slightly higher under some measures.

2. New START In Limbo: Trump indicated he may let the key U.S.–Russia arms control treaty expire without renewal, pushing instead for broader talks.

3. Nuclear Testing Back on the Table: The president signalled a desire to resume nuclear testing — the first since the 1990s — a move that could escalate nuclear competition if pursued.

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When pressed on his statement that US nukes were better than Russian nukes Trump added

"and anyway my dad is bigger than Putin's dad....so there!"

Recently I was thinking it wouldn't surprise me to wake up seeing that someone had exploded a nuke, and now that there's a ruthless maniac with the nuclear codes running this sh*tshow, it seems that much more likely.

1 minute ago, PREM-R said:

When pressed on his statement that US nukes were better than Russian nukes Trump added

"and anyway my dad is bigger than Putin's dad....so there!"

And Trump probably made the nukes personally..........

4 minutes ago, transam said:

And Trump probably made the nukes personally..........

Biggest and best nukes ever, no one's ever seen nukes like these.

2 minutes ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Biggest and best nukes ever, no one's ever seen nukes like these.

...even has gold trimmings and Trumps signature on..................

Anyone in power, even considering nuclear warfare belongs in a mental institution not in the oval office.

Ok - so after Russia and the US (and everyone else with nukes) fire all of their nuclear weapons, the US can kill the entire population of the planet Earth 5 times over instead of 3 times over. Congratulations. But outside of elite politicians and billionaire - everybody dies. So honestly - it doesn't matter.

BOOM