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President Trump would be the first president since Ronald Reagan to increase them again, if he chose to do so.
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President Trump would be first president since Ronald Reagan to increase nuclear weapons if he chose to do so
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0.900
Claim Maker
The author
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "topic": "nuclear weapons",
    "person": "Trump"
}
Subject Tags
Nuclear Weapons Politics History
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a1162a5b-6cf8-4279-a611-08659d7ccf31
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 2:28 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 2:28 PM (6 months ago)

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Newly Unbound, Trump Weighs More Nuclear Arms and Underground Tests
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/09/us/politics/trump-nuclear-arms-underground-tests.html

The article discusses the Trump administration's consideration of increasing nuclear weapons and resuming nuclear testing following the expiration of a key arms treaty with Russia. It explores the potential implications, including a new arms race or a push for negotiations. The piece also examines the administration's claims about China's nuclear testing.

Nuclear Weapons Arms Control Donald Trump Russia China Nuclear Testing Politics National Security

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