by Dmitri Bolt at Townhall
President Trump, in an unprecedented move, recently repositioned nuclear submarines in “appropriate regions” following a comment by former President of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, declaring that Trump’s ultimatum “is a threat and a step towards war.”
Trump's playing the ultimatum game with Russia: 50 days or 10… He should remember 2 things:
1. Russia isn't Israel or even Iran.
2. Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country. Don't go down the Sleepy Joe road!— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) July 28, 2025
Defense experts have weighed in on the move, as traditionally, patriot missile batteries, aircraft carriers, and B-52 bombers are repositioned when American Presidents wish to flex military might. As Gene Moran, a former Navy captain and Pentagon strategic advisor, told Fox News Digital, “Submarine deployments are unverifiable. That’s what gives them strategic value, but also what makes this announcement clever — if you’re aiming for a headline.”
Vice Admiral Mike Connor, former commander of U.S. submarine forces and CEO of ThayerMahan, said that President Trump’s move is not as bold as people have made it out to be.
He didn’t really give away too much. It’s generally understood, by our potential adversaries, that our submarines are out there, have been out there for 60-plus years, and are able to strike pretty much where they want, when they want, if needed.
“It’s a more gentle message done…
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