California Governor Gavin Newsom is once again taking aim at President Donald Trump — this time accusing him of being “weak” for restarting America’s nuclear weapons testing program.
In an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker, Newsom launched a bizarre tirade, calling Trump’s actions “performative” and even comparing him to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The Democrat governor insisted that Trump’s directive to have the Pentagon oversee testing — rather than the Department of Energy — shows he “doesn’t even know what he’s talking about.”
“This is weakness masquerading as strength,” Newsom said. “This is classic Trump and Trumpism — acts of a weak person trying to appear strong.”
Newsom Melts Down, Trump Stays Focused
Newsom claimed that Trump’s confidence on the world stage “scares the hell out of me,” warning that the president might make “errant mistakes” that could “walk us down a path of no return.”
But the governor’s outburst came just days after Trump announced a major national security move — restarting U.S. nuclear readiness testing for the first time in decades. The president made it clear that the goal is not aggression, but deterrence through strength, a policy that has long defined America’s peace strategy.
On Truth Social, President Trump defended his decision:
“America now possesses the largest and most advanced nuclear arsenal in the world. That achievement — including the full modernization and overhaul of our existing weapons — was completed during my first term in office. I never wanted to do it because of the sheer destructive power involved, but I had no choice. Russia trails behind us, and China remains far back, though they’re working hard to catch up within the next five years.”
Strength Over Surrender
The decision follows reports that Russia tested a new nuclear-capable cruise missile last week — sparking international concern. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the Pentagon and Energy Department will coordinate the effort, ensuring America remains fully prepared to respond to any threat.
While Democrats like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) slammed the decision as a “massive breach of international treaties,” Republican leaders praised Trump’s strength and resolve.
“We are the last great superpower on Earth,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). “To maintain peace, we must project strength — and that’s exactly what President Trump is doing.”
Peace Through Strength — The Trump Doctrine
The United States ended full-scale nuclear testing in 1992, but with rising threats from Russia, China, and rogue nations, many experts believe Trump’s policy sends a powerful message: America is back, and the world’s dictators should think twice before challenging it.
For millions of Americans concerned about national security, the move represents a return to peace through strength — the same philosophy that kept the world safe under President Reagan.