President Trump’s bold claims just got CIA backing: Russia and China are secretly testing nukes, violating global moratoriums. “@realDonaldTrump is right,” Ratcliffe posted on X, sharing intel from Trump’s first term showing non-compliance.
The US hasn’t detonated a nuclear explosive since 1992, sticking to a voluntary ban while adversaries allegedly cheat. Last week, Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume testing “immediately” to match their programs.
“After consultations with Director Ratcliffe and his team, they have confirmed to me that the CIA assesses that both Russia and China have conducted super-critical nuclear weapons tests in excess of the U.S. zero-yield standard,” Senate Intel Chair Tom Cotton wrote on X.
Senator Cotton’s post amplified the intel, sparking reactions from national security hawks who’ve long warned of US vulnerability.
With global tensions rising, this revelation fuels debate: Is resuming tests essential for deterrence, or a risky escalation? Share your take – does America need to level the playing field?
Sources: X Post by John Ratcliffe, 60 Minutes Interview
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