Overview

• President Trump described nuclear weapons as 'the greatest existential threat' and criticized the immense spending on their development and maintenance.
• He called for renewed arms control negotiations with Russia and China, emphasizing the need to reduce military budgets and nuclear stockpiles.
• Trump warned that allies like Poland and South Korea might pursue their own nuclear programs due to declining confidence in U.S. defense commitments.
• The president revealed a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader, proposing nuclear negotiations while cautioning about potential military action if talks fail.
• Experts expressed concerns about a potential new era of nuclear proliferation, as the U.S., Russia, and China face challenges in reaching arms control agreements.