Donald Trump Effectively Just Told Iran to Get a Nuclear Weapon
He may also have blurted out classified information about North Korea.
Donald Trump declared that Iran should acquire a nuclear weapon, in an attempt to convey the deterrent power of possessing even a small arsenal. While discussing his correspondence with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Trump stated that Kim has 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons, a number that experts have estimated the North Korean arsenal to be around 60.
Trump's statement suggests that nuclear weapons can be a useful tool for deterring threats, and that Iran should consider acquiring one to ensure its safety. The president's comments reveal a double standard, as he criticizes Iran for not having nuclear weapons while downplaying North Korea's arsenal as a "small" number.
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