The Latest: Spokesman says Trump tweet puts world on notice

In this Dec. 13, 2016 photo, President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center in West Allis, Wis. Trump, now less than a month from taking office, has yet to hold the traditional news conference that most incoming presidents have held within days of their victory. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) In this Dec. 13, 2016 photo, President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center in West Allis, Wis. Trump, now less than a month from taking office, has yet to hold the traditional news conference that most incoming presidents have held within days of their victory. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

By Associated Press December 23, 2016 2 min read

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Latest on President-elect Donald Trump (all times local):

7:55 a.m.

A spokesman says the president-elect is putting other countries on notice with his tweet calling for greatly expanded U.S. nuclear capability.

The spokesman says Donald Trump was responding to Russia, China and other countries talking about expanding their own nuclear capabilities.

Sean Spicer said Friday, “The president isn’t saying we’re going to do this. He said, ‘unless they come to their senses.’ It’s a warning to them that this president isn’t going to sit idly by.”