President Donald Trump expressed his desire to restart nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China, aiming to eventually cut defense budgets in half. He highlighted the excessive spending on nuclear weapons, noting that the world already possesses enough to cause destruction many times over. Trump emphasized the need to redirect these funds to more productive purposes.
While the U.S. and Russia have significant nuclear arsenals from the Cold War era, Trump warned that China could soon match their capabilities. He underscored the catastrophic consequences of nuclear weapon use, referring to it as potential oblivion. Trump indicated his intention to engage in discussions with China and Russia once the situations in the Middle East and Ukraine are resolved.
Despite previous unsuccessful attempts to involve China in arms reduction talks, particularly during negotiations for extending the New START treaty, Trump remains optimistic about the possibility of reaching agreements. He proposed cutting military budgets in half as a feasible solution. Trump’s vision for nuclear disarmament involves cooperation among the three countries to ensure global security and stability.
