Trump Orders Nuclear Submarines Moved After Former Russian President’s Comments

The move was in response to ‘provocative statements’ made by a former Russian president, Trump says.
Trump Orders Nuclear Submarines Moved After Former Russian President’s Comments
President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Aug. 1, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he ordered U.S. nuclear submarines to be moved following comments made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump confirmed he has “ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that.”
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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