During a visit to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico in 2017, former President Donald Trump reportedly told then-Governor Ricardo Rosselló that the U.S. would not hesitate to launch a first strike in a nuclear war, leaving Rosselló stunned and concerned. The conversation took place during a helicopter tour over the devastated island, where Trump also made controversial remarks about nuclear warfare. Rosselló recounted Trump's comments in his upcoming book, highlighting the surreal nature of the conversation and its implications. Trump's statements on nuclear weapons have raised alarms, with past instances of concerning remarks and proposals regarding nuclear capabilities.