Trump Spokeswoman Makes Eyebrow-Raising Comment on Nuclear Triad: 'Did She Really Say That?

Donald Trump national spokeswoman Katrina Pierson asked Friday night, “What good does it do to have a good nuclear triad if you’re afraid to use it?”

The nuclear triad refers to the three ways nuclear weapons can be used: strategic bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles or submarine-launched ballistic missiles.

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Pierson was widely criticized online for her remark.

@FoxNews @KatrinaPierson what good is great car insurance if you're not gonna ram your vehicle into someone else's? #getaclue

— Jarrod Britt (@jbritt007) December 19, 2015

@FoxNews @KatrinaPierson omg did she really say that? Lol

— Lissette Kron (@rightwinglatina) December 19, 2015

@FoxNews @KatrinaPierson My God, this level of ignorance isn't just curious anymore, it's dangerous.

— Mike McGill (@MahGill) December 19, 2015

Pierson's comment came just days after Trump was criticized by pundits for seemingly failing to know what the triad was.

Watch Pierson's comment (relevant portion around 3:30 mark):

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