Pakistan Implicated in Nuclear Tests by Trump; US Resumes Testing

In a surprising revelation, U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that Pakistan has been involved in nuclear weapons testing. This statement comes shortly after Trump announced that the United States would recommence its own nuclear weapons testing, marking the first such activity in over 30 years. Trump highlighted Pakistan as one of the nations currently conducting nuclear tests, suggesting this global trend necessitates American participation. During a CBS News interview, Trump identified Russia, China, North Korea, and Pakistan as countries actively testing nuclear weapons, contrasting this with the U.S.’s previous non-testing policy. He noted the transparency of the U.S. in discussing these matters, unlike other nations. The President explicitly stated, “We’re going to test because they test and others test. And certainly North Korea’s been testing. Pakistan’s been testing.” This assertion was made in direct response to inquiries about his administration’s directive to “detonate nuclear weapons.” The earlier announcement regarding the immediate resumption of U.S. nuclear testing was linked to Russia’s recent trials of advanced nuclear-capable systems, signaling a significant escalation between the two nuclear powers. Trump explained that testing is crucial for understanding system functionality and that the U.S. cannot afford to be the only nation abstaining from tests while others, including North Korea and Pakistan, are actively engaged. Trump also asserted that the U.S. holds the most extensive nuclear arsenal, capable of destroying the world many times over. He indicated that he has discussed denuclearization strategies with leaders of Russia and China, acknowledging their substantial nuclear capabilities. Regarding concerns about global instability from renewed testing, Trump conveyed that the U.S. maintains a strong strategic position.