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Donald Trump’s former security advisor says Taliban could access up to 150 nuclear weapons
Ex-President Donald Trump’s former security advisor John Bolton (right) says the Taliban could access up to 150 nuclear weapons (Pictures: AP/AFP)
Ex-President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser criticized President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, saying the messy handling could lead to the Taliban gaining a great deal of nuclear weapons.
During an interview with WACB 770 on Sunday, John Bolton warned it would be possible for 150 nuclear weapons to end up in the hands of the Taliban if the Islamists take control of Pakistan.
‘The Taliban in control of Afghanistan threatens the possibility of terrorists taking control of Pakistan… that means maybe 150 nuclear weapons in the hands of terrorists,’ he said.
Ex-President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser criticized President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, saying the messy handling could lead to the Taliban gaining a great deal of nuclear weapons.
During an interview with WACB 770 on Sunday, John Bolton warned it would be possible for 150 nuclear weapons to end up in the hands of the Taliban if the Islamists take control of Pakistan.
‘The Taliban in control of Afghanistan threatens the possibility of terrorists taking control of Pakistan… that means maybe 150 nuclear weapons in the hands of terrorists,’ he said.