Donald Trump warned that nuclear weapons represent an unparalleled threat, describing them as “big monsters” capable of devastating destruction. He criticized the exorbitant spending on these arms, arguing that the cost is unjustifiable given the catastrophic potential if they were ever used.

Donald Trump has attacked Malcolm Turnbull as “a weak and ineffective leader” after the former prime minister claimed the US president’s style of behaviour was likely to benefit China and said Australia needed to pursue a policy more independent of the United States.