Trump Warns of Nuclear ‘Monsters’ That Could ‘End the World’ Amid Rising Global Tensions
President Donald Trump has issued a dire warning about the destructive power of nuclear weapons, emphasizing that their use could lead to global catastrophe.
In an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Trump expressed concern over the growing threat these weapons pose.
“The level of destruction is beyond anything you can imagine,” he said, according to the Daily Mail.
Trump also criticized the vast financial resources allocated to nuclear arsenals, stating, “It’s just bad that you have to spend all this money on something that, if it’s used, it’s probably the end of the world.”
He dismissed climate change as a lesser threat in comparison, asserting that nuclear war “could happen tomorrow.”
“I watched Biden for years say the existential threat is from the climate. I said ‘no,’” Trump continued.
“The greatest is sitting on shelves in various countries called ‘nuclear weapons’ that are big monsters that can blow your heads off for miles and miles and miles.”
His remarks come as nuclear policy has remained a key global concern. Trump has signaled a willingness to pursue arms reduction, expressing interest last month in reopening negotiations with China and Russia.
“There’s no reason for us to be building brand new nuclear weapons. We already have so many,” he said from the White House.
“You could destroy the world 50 times over, 100 times over. And here we are building new nuclear weapons, and they’re building nuclear weapons.”
The U.S. currently possesses 5,177 nuclear warheads, the second highest in the world, with 1,477 awaiting dismantlement—a sharp decline from the Cold War peak of 31,255 in the late 1960s, the outlet notes. However, progress in disarmament has slowed significantly since the mid-2000s.
Meanwhile, Russia holds the world’s largest nuclear arsenal with nearly 5,600 warheads and China ranks third with approximately 350.
Beyond nuclear concerns, tensions between the U.S. and China have escalated across multiple fronts, including military strategy and economic disputes.
In 2022, former President Joe Biden approved a strategic shift in nuclear deterrence policy, focusing on countering China’s rapidly expanding arsenal. This comes as Beijing pledged to increase its defense spending by 7.2 percent while warning the U.S. against further economic and military confrontations.
China has also pushed back against Washington’s recent decision to increase tariffs on Chinese imports to 20 percent, citing allegations of Beijing’s role in fueling the U.S. fentanyl crisis.
In response, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated, “Exerting extreme pressure on China is the wrong target and the wrong calculation … If the U.S. insists on a tariff war, trade war, or any other war, China will fight to the end.”
China’s embassy in Washington echoed this sentiment in a post on X.
“If war is what the U.S. wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war, or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end,” it wrote, as highlighted by Resist the Mainstream.
Amid these growing tensions, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reaffirmed America’s military preparedness.
“Those who long for peace must prepare for war. That’s why we’re rebuilding our military,” he said.
“If we want to deter war with the Chinese or others, we have to be strong. And that president understands peace comes through strength.”
The nuclear landscape is also shifting in Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed a willingness to extend France’s nuclear umbrella to European allies.
“Our nuclear deterrent protects us: it’s complete, sovereign, French through and through,” Macron said, according to the Daily Mail.
He added that discussions with Germany were underway to enhance nuclear protection across the continent.
Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has pushed for greater access to nuclear capabilities, citing concerns over Russian aggression.
“We must reach for the most modern capabilities, including nuclear and unconventional weapons,” Tusk told Poland’s parliament on Friday.
He also announced plans for mandatory military training for all adult men, aiming to build a 500,000-strong force to deter potential threats.
Tusk’s comments come amid rising regional tensions, particularly after Macron suggested deploying Western troops to Ukraine.
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