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Newsom Slams Trump's Nuclear Test Plan as Weakness

11/3/2025

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Newsom Critiques Trump

Gavin Newsom criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to restart nuclear tests, calling it "weakness masquerading in strength."
Trump announced the plan during a meeting with Xi Jinping, arguing it was needed.
Newsom said Trump "got played" by Xi.
Experts noted the plan is confusing because the Defense Department does not conduct nuclear tests.
The United States has not tested since 1992, maintaining a moratorium with Russia and China.

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Trump Advocates Nuclear Testing

U.S. President Donald Trump called for resuming nuclear testing after Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, announced a new nuclear-capable missile.
Experts say neither the United States nor Russia has conducted nuclear tests since the 1990s.
The expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) in February raises questions about future arms talks amid Ukraine tensions.
China's role in future agreements remains uncertain due to its current nuclear capabilities.

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Newsom Critiques Trump

Gavin Newsom criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to restart nuclear tests, calling it "weakness masquerading in strength."
Trump announced the plan during a meeting with Xi Jinping, arguing it was needed.
Newsom said Trump "got played" by Xi.
Experts noted the plan is confusing because the Defense Department does not conduct nuclear tests.
The United States has not tested since 1992, maintaining a moratorium with Russia and China.

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