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Trump says he wants to resume nuclear testing. Here's what that would mean

By Geoff Brumfiel,

A Martínez

Published October 31, 2025 at 3:49 AM CDT

President Trump said Thursday that the U.S. would begin testing nuclear weapons again for the first time in decades. But what would that involve?

Geoff Brumfiel

Geoff Brumfiel works as a senior editor and correspondent on NPR's science desk. His editing duties include science and space, while his reporting focuses on the intersection of science and national security.

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A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.