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Report: Trump Told Putin Obama-Era Nukes Deal Was ‘Bad’

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According to a report, Trump described treaty as a “bad deal.”

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During his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Donald Trump reportedly described the New START treaty, which limits nuclear proliferation, as a “bad deal.” The treaty was agreed upon by both Russia and the U.S. in 2010 under the Obama administration. According to Reuters, Putin mentioned a possible extension of the treaty—causing Trump to “ask his aides in an aside what the treaty was.” He then replied that it was a “bad deal.” Citing U.S. officials, Reuters reported Trump told the Russian leader that the treaty favors Russia.

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