Former President Donald Trump has stated his intention to resume nuclear arms control negotiations with Russia and China, advocating for a substantial reduction in global military spending.
Former President Donald Trump stated his desire to relaunch nuclear arms control talks with both Russia and China. In a press conference held in the Oval Office, Trump expressed his concern over the substantial sums of money being allocated to bolstering the nation's nuclear arsenal. He emphasized that the United States possesses a sufficient nuclear capability to inflict catastrophic damage numerous times over, questioning the necessity of developing new weapons.
Trump argued that these funds could be redirected towards more beneficial endeavors. He acknowledged the existing massive nuclear stockpiles held by the U.S. and Russia since the Cold War era but predicted that China would soon possess comparable destructive capabilities within the next five to six years. Trump indicated his intention to initiate nuclear talks with both countries after addressing the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. He envisioned a meeting with President Xi of China and President Putin of Russia, proposing a significant reduction in their respective military budgets. Trump expressed confidence in the feasibility of such an agreement. During his first presidential term, Trump had previously attempted, unsuccessfully, to involve China in nuclear arms reduction negotiations when the U.S. and Russia were engaged in extending the New START treaty. Russia had suspended its participation in this treaty during the Biden administration, while both the U.S. and Russia continued to invest heavily in extending the lifespan or replacing their Cold War-era nuclear arsenals.
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