Trump fires back at reporter asking if the US would consider using a nuclear weapon against Iran @scrippsnews

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

On Monday during a briefing on prescription drug prices, President Trump was asked whether he's ruled out using a nuclear weapon against Iran.

Trump responded calling the question "stupid" and stated that there is no reason for it.

"They’re totally defeated and now I should use a nuclear weapon on them? What a stupid question," said the president.
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