Trump Says US Moved Nuclear Submarines in Response to Russia

President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing ceremony at the White House on July 31.

Photographer: Eric Lee/Bloomberg

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By Jennifer A Dlouhy

August 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM GMT+2

Updated on 

August 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM GMT+2

President Donald Trump said the US is moving two nuclear submarines to respond to what he called “highly provocative statements” from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

“I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that,” Trump said in a social media post Friday. “Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences, I hope this will not be one of those instances.”

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Trump didn’t immediately provide details on what instigated his move, though his post Friday was the latest in a public exchange of heated rhetoric with Medvedev, who currently serves as Russia’s deputy chairman of the security council.

Spokespersons for the Secretary of Defense and the Navy didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment