Photo: “The nuclear football,” pictured being carried by an aide Feb. 12, never leaves the president’s side. President Obama was one among millions who were mortified at the thought of Trump gaining control of nuclear war codes. At a rally last October, Obama said it was a terrible prospect. “How can you trust him with the nuclear codes? You can’t do it,” Obama said, Inquisitr.com reported Jan. 26, 2017. NukeWatch
CNN: What it actually takes to launch a nuclear strike
Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump warned North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday that he has a nuclear "button" on his desk at all times and boasted that the US has "much bigger & more powerful" nuclear weapons -- a stunning threat that has once again raised questions over what it takes to actually launch a nuclear warhead.
"North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the 'Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.' Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!" Trump tweeted.
The image of the President with his finger on a "button" that is capable of initiating a nuclear strike has been used to symbolize the speed at which the process of such an order can be carried out for decades.
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Update: There is NO 'nuclear button' on Trump's desk: Here's what would actually happen if the president decides to launch a nuclear attack (Daily Mail)
WNU Editor: If there is one man-made event that will forever change the world .... it will be that one hour window when some leaders of the world decide to start a nuclear war.