Caitlin Talmadge | Brookings
July 8, 2024
"While in office, Trump was often confrontational in his dealings with other nuclear powers and was openly skeptical of the alliance relationships that depend on U.S. nuclear guarantees. He was actively hostile toward arms control. By contrast, Biden has been relatively cautious in the nuclear domain, prioritizing stability in relationships with other nuclear powers and strengthening American nuclear assurances to allies. While valuing a robust deterrent, Biden also has a long-standing commitment to arms control."
--SSP Faculty Caitlin Talmadge in Brookings