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In his recent statement via social media platform Truth Social, President Trump announced that he had ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to be repositioned in regions "just in case" these "foolish and inflammatory statements" escalate into something more serious. Trump cautioned that words—particularly on the global stage—are powerful and can inadvertently lead to unintended consequences, including military conflict.
While Trump’s message has been perceived as a form of deterrence, it leaves open the question of whether the repositioned submarines are for nuclear or conventional purposes. The U.S. does possess multiple submarines with nuclear capabilities, making the exact nature of this deployment unclear.