Donald Trump dismissed a question about using a nuclear weapon against Iran, saying, “They’re totally defeated militarily, so I defeat them, and now I should use a nuclear weapon on top of them? What a stupid question.” The remarks were made during his public comments in Washington.
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump dismissed a question about using a nuclear weapon against Iran as “a stupid question.”
WHEN:Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 7:34 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Trump was reacting to a question about whether the US should use a nuclear weapon against Iran.
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