Why America Stands to Lose If It Resumes Nuclear Testing

People close to former President Donald Trump, including those who could serve in a second administration of his, are once again floating the unhelpful idea of the United States resuming nuclear weapons testing. Although the Trump administration did not conduct a nuclear test explosion while in office, senior national security officials did consider the idea in May 2020, according to The Washington Post. Had the administration proceeded with the idea, it would have been the first U.S. nuclear test since 1992 and would likely have encouraged other countries to do the same.