ThePrint CutTheClutter: Trump says Pakistan testing nukes, CBS edits: What return of nuclear blackmail means for India
Nov 3, 2025
Donald Trump’s recent interview has stirred controversy, particularly with his claims about nuclear tests in countries like Pakistan. CBS edited out this critical detail, raising questions about media influence. The discussion also delves into potential nuclear signaling during Pakistan's past conflicts and Trump’s unique claims about averting a nuclear crisis between India and Pakistan. Additionally, insights on Saudi Arabia's predicted moves towards the Abraham Accords add another layer to the geopolitical narrative. Gupta wraps up with a touching personal story about women's cricket.
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Trump's Full Interview Reveals Pakistan Claim
- Donald Trump claimed several countries, including Pakistan, are testing nuclear weapons and released a full 73-minute interview to show it.
- Shekhar Gupta highlights that CBS's edited 60-minute version omitted Trump's Pakistan mention, changing public perception.
Low-Yield Tests Could Be Hard To Detect
- Gupta notes Pakistan's potential focus on low-yield tactical weapons and deep underground tests that might only cause minor tremors.
- He cautions this is plausible but not confirmed, urging cautious interpretation of seismic reports.
Interview Edits Shape Nuclear Narrative
- The transcript shows Norah O'Donnell pushed back that China and Russia were not testing nuclear weapons while Trump insisted they were.
- Gupta uses this exchange to argue public messaging and editing shape perceptions of nuclear activity.