This was a scary warning.
President Trump has issued a stark warning about the dangers of nuclear weapons, calling them a “monster” threat that could easily “end the world” at any moment. During a recent interview, Trump highlighted the peril of nuclear weapons, emphasizing that they pose the greatest risk to humanity.
In his remarks to Fox News, Trump described the immense destructive power of these weapons, pointing out that they are sitting on shelves across various nations, ready to unleash unimaginable devastation. “These nuclear weapons are huge monsters capable of destroying entire cities, and their power is beyond comprehension,” Trump said. “They can obliterate everything in their path, miles and miles away.”
He also expressed concern over the vast sums of money the United States has invested in its nuclear arsenal, acknowledging the necessity of maintaining a strong defense but questioning whether such spending is worth it. As the second-largest nuclear power in the world, behind only Russia, Trump noted that while maintaining a robust nuclear force is important for national security, the potential for global catastrophe from their use is overwhelming. “The cost of maintaining these weapons is enormous,” he said, “and if they are ever used, it could very well be the end of everything.”
Trump took the opportunity to challenge those who have long claimed that climate change is the biggest existential threat to humanity. Referring to the rhetoric pushed by President Biden and others, he rejected the idea that climate change poses a greater danger than the very real and immediate threat of nuclear warfare. “They’re worried about the climate, but the real danger is nuclear weapons,” he remarked.
Additionally, Trump expressed a desire to restart arms control talks with Russia and China. While Russia currently has the largest nuclear stockpile, Trump warned that China’s arsenal is growing rapidly and could soon rival Russia’s. He stressed the need for all three nations—Russia, China, and the U.S.—to engage in serious discussions to cut their defense budgets and reduce the global nuclear threat. Trump reiterated that there’s no need to develop new nuclear weapons when existing stockpiles are more than enough to deter any threat. “We already have enough nuclear weapons to destroy the world many times over,” he said.
Ultimately, Trump believes that only through international dialogue and negotiation can the world begin to move away from the brink of nuclear catastrophe. He expressed hope that after addressing other global issues like the situation in the Middle East and Ukraine, there will be an opportunity to engage in meaningful talks about nuclear disarmament.