America’s enemies are gearing up—and they’re not hiding it.

Russia and China conducted high-stakes joint naval drills this week, simulating the destruction of a hostile submarine. The timing couldn’t be clearer: just days after President Donald J. Trump ordered U.S. nuclear submarines into strategic waters to counter escalating threats from Moscow.

Joint Drills Simulate U.S. Submarine Attack

According to reports from Reuters, Russian Il-38 aircraft and Chinese Y-8 anti-submarine planes took part in the exercises, which were held in the Sea of Japan—a critical region for U.S. military interests.

Russia’s defense ministry said the enemy submarine was “promptly detected and mock-destroyed” during the drills. Afterward, Russian and Chinese crews “thanked each other for their fruitful work,” highlighting a growing alliance that could spell serious danger for American forces abroad.

Trump Responds With Strength, Not Silence

Last Friday, President Trump announced a decisive move: deploying two nuclear submarines in response to “highly provocative statements” made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now a top Kremlin official.

“Given the extremely provocative remarks, I’ve directed the deployment of two nuclear submarines to strategic locations,” President Trump shared on Truth Social. “Words carry weight and can trigger serious consequences—I sincerely hope that won’t be the case here.”

This marks yet another sharp contrast between Trump’s America First strategy and the Biden administration’s weak foreign posture, which many critics say has emboldened foreign aggressors like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.

Ceasefire Ultimatum: Aug. 8 Deadline Looms

White House special envoy Steve Witkoff is now preparing to visit Russia ahead of Trump’s August 8th deadline—a firm ceasefire demand tied to potential crippling sanctions against Moscow if it refuses to pull back from its war in Ukraine.

Over the weekend, Trump confirmed the submarines had already been positioned “in the region,” reinforcing his administration’s readiness to act if Russia crosses the line.

Medvedev Calls It a Step Toward War

In a chilling statement, Medvedev described Trump’s ultimatum as “another step toward war,” further raising tensions and confirming what many Americans already believe: the world is becoming more dangerous under weak leadership.

But under President Trump, the U.S. isn’t sitting idle.

America First Means Peace Through Strength

With global instability rising, Trump’s bold leadership is once again showing the world that the United States will not be pushed around. Where Biden offers concessions, Trump delivers consequences.

This is the kind of decisive action that keeps America safe—and reminds our enemies that peace is achieved only through strength.