President Donald Trump is set to deliver a briefing on “American Nuclear Innovation” from the White House this afternoon.
The administration is reviewing the potential for advanced nuclear reactors to operate in U.S. offshore waters.
Three experimental reactors built after a May 2025 executive order have reached criticality, allowing them to produce a continuous release of energy.
A White House spokesperson noted that the current administration has taken significant steps to advance civilian nuclear energy development and technology.
The United States has negotiated a civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to support a non‑military nuclear program, contingent on Saudi participation in the Abraham Accords.
The deal explicitly excludes enrichment of nuclear material and mirrors civilian nuclear arrangements already in place with other regional partners.
During the 3:00 p.m. ET briefing, the president is expected to answer questions regarding the Saudi nuclear agreement and ongoing tensions with Iran.
