WASHINGTON D.C. - President Donald Trump has made a startling claim, stating that Belgium is approximately two weeks away from developing a nuclear weapon.

While no specific details about the context of the statement were provided, the remark comes amid ongoing discussions about the expansion of the US nuclear umbrella in Europe. Reports have indicated that the US is considering deploying additional nuclear weapons in European NATO countries to reassure allies about the reliability of American security guarantees amid concerns over troop withdrawals .

Belgium is currently one of six NATO countries, along with Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, and the UK, that participate in the alliance's nuclear-sharing program and host US dual-capable aircraft .

The White House and Pentagon have not yet issued an official response to the president's statement. This is a developing story.