'Nonsense': House Dem. rejects Trump's call to test nuclear weapons

National Security & Foreign Policy Concerns - The White House is driving foreign policy decisions regarding air strikes, potentially sidelining military leaders and raising concerns about a lack of transparency and oversight [2][13] - The President's statements on nuclear weapons testing raise concerns about potentially triggering a nuclear arms race and injecting uncertainty into nuclear strategy [4][5][6] - The United States possesses a significant nuclear arsenal, with 90% of the world's nukes held by the US and Russia, highlighting the gravity of nuclear-related statements and actions [8] - There are concerns about the President's actions regarding military deployments, specifically the repositioning of a large ship away from Europe, without providing adequate oversight to Congress [13] Congressional Oversight & Political Dynamics - Some members of Congress, including Republicans, have privately expressed concerns about the legality of certain military strikes, but are hesitant to voice these concerns publicly [16] - The President's actions are perceived as undermining Congress's constitutional authority to declare war and conduct oversight [17] - Democrats in Virginia are engaging in redistricting efforts in response to similar actions by Republicans in other states [18][19][20] Nuclear Weapons Policy & Testing - The current administration's approach to nuclear weapons testing is considered imprudent and potentially dangerous, as existing systems are regularly tested and modeled without the need for live fire tests [6][11] - The Vice President's justification for potential nuclear testing is viewed as an attempt to cover for the President's ill-considered statements [12]