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October 11, 2017

Officials: Trump Called for Tenfold Increase in Nuclear Weapons Arsenal
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In news from Washington, officials say President Trump has called for a
nearly tenfold increase in the United States' nuclear weapons arsenal.
The unnamed officials told NBC News that Trump called for the massive
nuclear arms build-up during a July 20 meeting with the highest-ranking
military leaders. It was after this meeting that Secretary of State Rex
Tillerson reportedly called Trump a "moron." In response, Trump has now
called for an IQ competition with Tillerson. In an interview with Forbes
published Tuesday, Trump said about the alleged "moron" comment, "if he
did that, I guess we'll have to compare IQ tests."


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