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The controversy ignited when Medvedev made provocative statements about nuclear capabilities, prompting President Trump to respond with decisive military signaling. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump declared, "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." He emphasized the importance of words and warned that such rhetoric could have unintended consequences, underscoring the heightened state of alertness.