Will Donald Trump lead a nuclear power renaissance?

New American president has aired very pro-nuclear views in the past

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When it comes to nuclear energy, the outspoken American president Donald Trump has thus far been uncharacteristically quiet.

Trump is certainly pro-nuclear. During his campaign he said nuclear power is "a valuable source of energy and should be part of a program for providing power for America long into the future".

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