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Trump's Nuclear War Comments Shocked Puerto Rico's Former Governor

Ricardo Rosselló recalls alarming statements made by Trump during a 2017 tour of hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico in his new memoir.

  • Rosselló recounts Trump discussing a potential first strike in nuclear warfare during a helicopter tour.
  • The former governor was taken aback by Trump's remark about the U.S. not being second to press the nuclear button.
  • The book also addresses Trump's controversial actions during the visit, such as throwing paper towels to hurricane survivors.
  • Trump's administration significantly increased nuclear arsenal spending and frequently mentioned nuclear threats.
  • The memoir sheds light on the broader political and media narrative surrounding Trump's presidency.
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