I am often shocked by President Trump’s comments, but the notion of the U.S. resuming nuclear weapons testing was completely startling. There’s no military rationale for resuming this nuclear testing. However, there is often no rationale for what Trump does.
Plainly stated: It’s a bad plan for the current reckless, incompetent administration to consider that our nuclear arsenal doesn’t work. This simply sends the message about doubting our nuclear capability and causes uncertainty with our adversaries.
In addition, it may trigger our foes to perform testing and an arms buildup. This will kick off an arms race, and who wants to question the power of a president when the country is actively involved in another Cold War.
Great deference is granted to presidents at times of chaos and war. This is not good news. But during times of chaos is the best time to grab more power. Napoleon lived by that motto.
Michele Stuart, Salt Lake City