greatly expand nuclear capabilities
Pegasus, it would be helpful if you actually said the words used. It would be helpful if the journos did likewise.
Nuclear weapons and nuclear capability are related but not identical terms. Then again, I suggest you check context: in that article you posted, the announcement came shortly after Mr Putin said something about Russia's military posture.
Mr Trump spoke hours after President Vladimir Putin said Russia needs to bolster its military nuclear potential.
Telling half the story is a short trip to telling a lie.
(On the other hand, one wonders what he thought he was saying, as spokesman came by later to do the old "what the Pres Elect meant was ....")
All in all, a lot of hot air.
The famous checks and balances are clearly going to have their work cut out until he grows tired of his new toy.
Langly, that is a good thing. The American system was designed to benefit from the tension created by the checks and balances system. It's good that they'll get into a bun fight to sort it out. That's a feature, not a bug.
When will America realise he is a complete fruitcake?
Why do you make the erroneous assumption that America doesn't? I note by your spelling that you aren't from America. That explains your clueless question.
Here's the deal: in this past election, there were no good choices by the time the ballots were being cast. So, one bad choice or another one. Ya know that old adage "the lesser of two evils is still evil" well "the lesser of two bad choices is still not a good choice."
But that's the prom date, now go out there and dance. Have fun.