President Trump on Wednesday evening addressed a contentious moment with a reporter who shouted questions about his nuclear plans during a trade summit in South Korea with China’s President Xi Jinping.

Speaking from South Korea shortly before his meeting with Xi, President Trump announced that the United States will begin testing its nuclear weapons on an equal basis with Russia and China. This announcement came after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed tests of two new nuclear weapons systems.

“Russia has conducted a successful test of a new atomic-powered and nuclear-capable underwater drone,” Putin said Wednesday, according to the Associated Press, adding that this new weapon “can’t be intercepted.”

In response, President Trump highlighted the strength of the U.S. nuclear arsenal. “The United States has more nuclear weapons than any other country. This was accomplished, including a complete update and renovation of existing weapons, during my first term in office,” Trump said.

“Because of the tremendous destructive power, I hated to do it, but had no choice! Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years,” he added.

“Because of other countries’ testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our nuclear weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP,” Trump announced on Truth Social.

Despite the tense international context, President Trump entered the trade summit confident, though he acknowledged that China’s Xi Jinping is a tough negotiator.

“I think we’re going to have a deal. I think it will be a good deal for both,” Trump said. “The world is watching, and I think we’ll have something that’s very exciting for everybody.”

During the summit, a reporter interrupted with a loud question: “Mr. President, why did you change your nuclear plans?! Why are you doing more nuclear testing?!”

President Trump swiftly dismissed the press pool, responding calmly, “Thank you very much, everybody,” and continued without missing a beat.

Later that evening, President Trump boarded Air Force One and returned to the White House.
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