By John Q. Hosedrinker 
In 2015, then-candidate Donald Trump demonstrated a lack of understanding of the US nuclear triad, a concerning detail given his subsequent presidency. Despite having served a full term and having access to intelligence briefings, Trump’s grasp of nuclear strategy remains questionable, according to former National Security Advisor John Bolton. Recent actions, such as redeploying nuclear submarines in response to social media threats from a senior Russian official, suggest a continued misunderstanding of nuclear deterrence principles and risk escalating tensions. This behavior, coupled with his past lack of knowledge, presents a troubling prospect for international stability, especially given the destructive power of these weapons.
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Trump just revealed he doesn’t understand US nuclear capability – we should be afraid. Honestly, where do we even begin? The news that Donald Trump doesn’t grasp the fundamentals of US nuclear capabilities shouldn’t come as a surprise. Considering the consistent chorus of descriptions from those who’ve worked closest with him – words like “moron,” “idiot,” and “dumb as shit” – perhaps we should be more surprised if he *did* understand the intricacies of our nuclear arsenal.
The idea that he doesn’t understand literally anything is echoed by many and is almost a mantra at this point. We’re talking about the man who, during his initial run for president, fumbled when asked about the nuclear triad, the very foundation of our strategic deterrence. His response back then was, to put it charitably, a disaster. Years later, after a full term in office, and countless briefings from the most brilliant minds our country has to offer, it seems little has changed.
The whole situation is made even more frightening by the context. He’s not just some guy on the street; he’s the one who has the power to launch these weapons. Former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s recent accusations that Trump still doesn’t understand the basics are chilling, especially when you consider recent international tensions and Trump’s history of impulsive decisions. We’re talking about a person with the literal power to end the world, and yet, he seemingly lacks the fundamental knowledge of how the machinery of that power operates.
And let’s not forget the many examples, like the one about nuking hurricanes, that illustrate a fundamental lack of understanding. The man has a well-documented pattern of making up scenarios, operating solely on assumptions, and demonstrating a staggering inability to learn or retain information. The narcissism and the inherent lack of understanding go hand in hand and it’s easy to see that as a dangerous combination.
It’s frankly terrifying. The list of things he doesn’t comprehend is far longer than what he does, which, according to many, is a relatively small list. He has been described using every conceivable term: “imbecilic”, “narcissistic”, “moron”, “dense”, etc., that makes you wonder how someone like him ended up where he is.
Given the man’s history and demonstrated behaviors, it is reasonable to assume that he is probably the dumbest president we’ve ever had. Yet, the fact that his lack of understanding, regarding critical government capabilities, is hardly surprising.
We must also consider the people surrounding him. If Trump doesn’t have a firm grasp of the situation, are the people around him well-versed? Sadly, we might not have anyone of the morons he surrounded himself with, to help.
Ultimately, the core concern is simple: someone with a complete lack of understanding of such a critical matter is in charge of making incredibly important decisions. The man is clueless, and the implications are frightening. “Trump just doesn’t understand” – that’s not a headline; it’s a terrifying reality we’re forced to confront. We should absolutely be afraid. The stakes, after all, are the highest they can be.