A reporter on Friday asked President Trump if the US will resume underground nuclear detonation tests which ended back in 1992.

President Trump on Wednesday announced the United States will begin testing its nuclear weapons on an equal basis with Russia and China.

The President made the announcement from South Korea shortly before his meeting with Xi Jinping and after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced two new nuclear weapons systems tests.

“Russia has conducted a successful test of a new atomic-powered and nuclear-capable underwater drone, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday, declaring that the new weapon can’t be intercepted,” the AP reported.

“The United States has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country. This was accomplished, including a complete update and renovation of existing weapons, during my First Term in office,” Trump said.

“Because of the tremendous destructive power, I HATED to do it, but had no choice! Russia is second, and China is a distant third, but will be even within 5 years,” Trump said.

“Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP” Trump said on Wednesday evening on Truth Social,” Trump added.

President Trump answered questions from reporters on Friday en route to Palm Beach, Florida.

One reporter asked President Trump to clarify his statement on the testing our nuclear weapons.

“Are you talking about literally resuming underground nuclear detonation tests?” a reporter asked President Trump.

President Trump declined to answer.

“You’ll find out very soon. But we’re going to do some testing. Yeah. Other countries do it. If they’re going to do it, we’re going to do it,” Trump said.

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