Trump’s New Nuke Tests Won’t Include ‘Explosions’ or ‘Mushroom Clouds,’ Energy Secretary Admits

Jennifer Bowers Bahney Nov 2nd, 2025, 5:58 pm

Energy Secretary Chris Wright declared Sunday that President Donald Trump’s order to start testing the U.S. nuclear arsenal will not include nuclear “explosions” in the Nevada desert.

Trump created some alarm when he announced earlier this week on Truth Social , “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 had no choice! Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years. Because of other countries testin

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