The End of New START: From limits to looming risks
Unless the United States and Russia agree to maintain limits on their forces, the world will enter a period of potentially unconstrained nuclear build-ups.
Keep a Cap on Nukes “When you take off nuclear restrictions, that’s a big problem.” – President Trump
The Stakes
The last remaining limits on nuclear weapons in the United States and Russia are set to disappear when the New START treaty expires on February 5, marking the first time in decades humanity has been without a treaty capping the number of nuclear weapons in the world’s two largest nuclear powers.
President Trump has stated “that’s not an agreement you want expiring” and has doubled down on wanting to negotiate a new treaty. The president has been clear: we already have enough nuclear firepower. He wants a better deal that protects the country without fueling a costly, unnecessary arms race. And U.S. voters overwhelmingly agree, including 85% of Trump voters who want to keep a cap on nukes with Russia.
This is the moment for smart U.S. leadership and strong dealmaking. Learn more about what President Trump has said about nukes and urge him to make the deal to keep a cap on nukes.
In President Trump's Words
“I love this country. I don’t want to see this country get into a nuclear war.”
President Donald Trump
June 5, 2024
White House / President Trump attends a roundtable with energy officials and executives from the oil industry.
"There’s no reason for us to be building brand new nuclear weapons. We already have so many. You could destroy the world 50 times over, 100 times over."
President Donald Trump
February 13, 2025
White House / President Donald Trump attends Army Navy football game at M&T Bank Stadium.
"We have to stop nuclear weapons. The power is too great."
President Donald Trump July 25, 2025
White House / President Trump delivers remarks at a press conference following Operation Absolute Resolve.
"We have enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world 150 times."
President Donald Trump November 2, 2025
White House / President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room.
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