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(AP) - President Donald Trump has announced that the Pentagon will begin nuclear weapon tests “immediately.” The announcement came as the president was traveling in Asia, meeting with leaders in Japan, South Korea and China. There was no indication that the U.S. would start detonating warheads, and the military already regularly tests its missiles and other equipment. However, the president suggested changes were necessary because other countries were testing their weapons. Russia has announced multiple tests recently. Trump wrote on social media while en route to Busan that the Pentagon will “start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis” and “that process will begin immediately.” “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 testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP,” the president posted. The White House did not immediately respond to questions seeking more details. Also, on Wednesday, Trump announced the United States will share closely held technology to allow South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine. U.S. nuclear submarine technology is widely regarded as some of the most sensitive and highly guarded technology the military possesses.
