Trump Hints at Resuming U.S. Nuclear Tests Amid Global Tensions

In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump hinted at the U.S. possibly resuming nuclear weapons testing for the first time in over thirty years. The comments were made on social media shortly before a significant diplomatic meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea.

While Trump provided scant details, the suggestion marks a potential shift in U.S. nuclear policy, long oriented around test bans. His comments come on the heels of Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement about recent nuclear-capable weapon tests, although such tests by Russia would only resume if the U.S. initiated them first.

The pronouncement raises concerns of renewed Cold War-era tensions, with Trump's call for the Department of War to test nuclear capabilities 'on an equal basis' with rivals. As the Pentagon and White House remain tight-lipped, international observers watch closely for implications on global nuclear treaties.