President Donald Trump announced Thursday he has directed the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing “on an equal basis” with Russia and China.
“The United States has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country. This was accomplished, including a complete update and renovation of existing weapons, during my First Term in office. Because of the tremendous destructive power, I HATED to do it, but I had no choice!” Trump posted online.
“Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but we will be even within 5 years,” he continued. “Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately.”
Trump’s message on social media came just before his high-stakes and highly anticip

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