In "As U.S. Demands Nuclear Disarmament, It Moves to Expand Its Own Arsenal," the author argues that
producing more nuclear "pits" is not necessary to maintain existing warheads. Why is this claim based on sound
reasoning?
As U.S. Demands Nuclear Disarmament, It Moves to Expand Its Own Arsenal
A. It is supported by the high cost of building new pits.
B. It is supported by the fact that President Trump ordered the new pits, and he wants to increase, not
maintain, the number of warheads.
C. It is supported by a study proving that the existing pits have not degraded.
D. It is supported by the fact that the new pits were ordered just moments after President Trump
announced a meeting with Kim Jong-un.