[Iran Press TV] It takes a “fit of pique” for US President Donald Trump to start a nuclear war against North Korea, says the former director of national intelligence, arguing that the country’s nuclear system is designed for a “rapid response.”James Clapper appeared on CNN on Wednesday to make the comments.
"The whole system is built to ensure rapid response if necessary. So there's very little in the way of controls over exercising a nuclear option, which is pretty damn scary," he said.
The retired lieutenant general in the United States Air Force voiced concerns about Trump’s access to the nuclear codes.
"In a fit of pique he decides to do something about [North Korean leader] Kim Jong Un, there's actually very little to stop him," said Clapper, who served under former President Barack Obama.
| It seems to me that being careful to not annoy the man whose finger is on that very responsive button would be a wise course of action, but admittedly it's an area in which I lack expertise. |