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Trump’s threats to ‘kill a civilisation’ were unhinged. That’s exactly how a nuclear option works

Sydney Morning Herald 1 min read 5 hours ago

The US president has the power to quickly and unilaterally launch nuclear strikes. He is briefed by the military before taking office, and his advisors have no power to stop him.
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