Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump could open up arms control talks with Russia if he wins the upcoming election. According to Brian Hughes, a senior Trump campaign adviser, his strategy focuses not only on making the United States stronger through the construction of new missile defenses, but also on negotiating with Russia on global security issues.
Asked about the possibility that Donald Trump might be interested in signing new arms control agreements with Russia, senior adviser Brian Hughes affirmed that Trump believes in strength as a means to peace. Trump stressed the importance of building a strong missile defense system, a topic that has been discussed for decades.
Hughes explained: “When the United States is in a stronger position internationally, we can begin to assess and negotiate on weapons levels. However, this discussion cannot begin when the United States is in a weak position. It is important that America’s power is recognized again first.”
Asked whether Trump was interested in signing deals with Russia alone, or whether China would also be included, Hughes replied: “We are not negotiating arms control treaties at this time. Before we can start those discussions, America needs to be respected internationally, and that is not going to happen under Biden-Harris.”
Meanwhile, former President Trump will continue his campaign in battleground states this week, with a packed schedule that includes many important events. This is his busiest week since the winter, when he faced challenges from Republican rivals and prepared for the primary election. Trump is adjusting his campaign to increase his advantage over Democratic rival Kamala Harris.
At the Democratic National Convention on August 20, President Joe Biden officially handed the reins to Vice President Kamala Harris, solidifying her Democratic nomination for the White House.
Harris’ campaign has created a fever by breaking fundraising records and attracting a large number of supporters at campaign events. The latest polls show that Harris has made impressive strides in key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. While some polls show Harris outperforming President Biden in these states, the support rate between Harris and her opponent Donald Trump is still quite close.
