Trump admin has looked at conducting 1st US nuclear test since '90s citing threat from Russia, China: report

A senior administration official told the Post that showing Russia and China, two top adversaries, that the U.S. could conduct a "rapid test" could grant Washington leverage in seeking a trilateral nuclear deal.

Last week's meeting did not conclude with a decision regarding a test, though the conversation on conducting one is reportedly ongoing. However, officials seriously disagreed with each other over the idea.


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