Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing U.S. nuclear weapons

Breakdown

• President Trump has ordered the U.S. military to resume nuclear weapons testing.
• It is unclear if the directive refers to actual detonations or missile testing, as the U.S. has not conducted a nuclear detonation in 33 years. 17s
• Trump announced the directive just before meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and stated it is to ensure the U.S. keeps pace with other nuclear powers. 28s
• The announcement follows China's expansion of its nuclear arsenal and recent Russian nuclear missile tests. 1m 3s
• Trump has also approved South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine in the U.S., following energy deals between the two countries. 1m 45s