President Donald Trump announced that the United States has deployed nuclear‑powered submarines near the Russian coast following recent threats, according to statements made in August.
Quantico Address: Trump’s Calm Tone
In his opening remarks to U.S. generals at the Marine Corps base in Quantico, President Donald Trump said, “I never entered a room that could be so quiet.” He added that the audience could applaud or leave the room, joking that he was pleased to speak to war officials after his September decision to rename the Department of Defense.
Gaza Plan and Hamas Likely Rejection
Trump spoke about his plan for the Gaza Strip, saying, “We hope it ends.” He warned that if Hamas did not agree, they would “get hammered.” He noted that “war is strange” and that he had expected the Ukraine conflict to end quickly, only to find it the toughest fight yet. Trump said the United States must negotiate with Vladimir Putin, press him to sit at a table with Volodymyr Zelensky, and that force is the only way to achieve this, claiming U.S. strength would prevent any attempt to ignore his calls.
Deploying Nuclear Submarines Near Russia
Trump claimed that Russia had recently threatened the United States and that he had sent a nuclear submarine to Russian waters. He said the most lethal weapon created could not be detected and that the U.S. had a 25‑year advantage over Russia and China in submarine capabilities. Trump added that the U.S. holds more nuclear weapons than any other country and emphasizes that providing only a fraction of its arsenal would still be enough to manage challenges. He referenced two “n” words—“nuclear” and a racist term—expressing that neither may be used.
Russian Warning of Potential Conflict
In early August, Trump announced that the United States would position a group of nuclear‑powered submarines in strategic areas close to Russia. This move was framed as a reaction to provocative comments from Moscow. Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s deputy security council secretary, warned on the social‑media platform X that the U.S. ultimatum could spark an armed conflict between the two nations.
