GETTY Could Trump's presidency result in a reduction in nuclear arms?

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Just days before his inauguration, Trump has called for a reduction of the weapons caches of the world’s two largest nuclear powers, saying the arsenals of both countries should be “reduced very substantially”. Speaking to former Justice Secretary Michael Gove, Trump said: "They have sanctions on Russia - let's see if we can make some good deals with Russia.

“For one thing, I think nuclear weapons should be way down and reduced very substantially, that's part of it.” He added: “Russia’s hurting very badly right now because of sanctions, but I think something can happen that a lot of people are gonna benefit,” in an interview with The Times.

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