Trump shows off nuclear bombers in 'alpha' move when meeting Putin

Donald Trump appeared to pull out a military flex on his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, by showing off futuristic bomber jets.

The eyes of the world are on Anchorage in Alaska as Trump and Putin meet for a bilateral summit to discuss a way to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, over three years on from Russia's invasion.

Tonight (15 August) marked the first time the Russian leader has stepped on US soil in a decade, and Trump wasted no time in attempting to flex his muscles in the 'high stakes' showdown.

After coming face-to-face with Putin on the red carpet, Trump pulled the Russian president in for his trademark rough handshake.

And the showboating didn't end there either, as the 79-year-old also made sure to show off the best US military arsenal on offer.

As the pair walked up together, a flypast, which included the infamous Northrop B-2 Spirit bombers, shot overhead – leaving many people to wonder if Trump was sending a subtle warning sign.

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"Trump just flew a B-2 stealth bomber over Putin’s head… Absolutely incredible," penned one observer on social media, while others suggested it was 'American dominance' and 'superiority'.

"Welcome to America," added a third person.

What are the B-2 stealth bombers and why are they important?

Easily recognised by its distinctive shape, the stealth bombers are considered to be some of the most important jets owned by the US military.

According to ABC News, the bombers are even said to be capable of flying around the world non-stop and can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads.

The report added that it was not currently clear whether Trump had ordered the flyover himself as a show of power.

The jets also boast of the ability to evade heavily defended targets and were used in America's recent bombing run against Iran on 24 June 2025.

Speaking about the role of the bombers in the Iran mission, dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said at the time: "Our B-2s went in and out of these nuclear sites, in and out and back without the world knowing at all - in that way it was historic."

Why are Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meeting in Alaska?

Donald Trump has made no secret of wanting to end Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine since taking office in the White House, with the summit billed as a 'listening exercise' on the matter.

However, Trump didn't appear too optimistic about the meeting leading to a swift end to the war, telling reporters 'no' when asked if the summit would stop civilian deaths.

"I'll tell you what... I’ve had a lot of good conversations with him [Putin]," Trump responded.

"Then I go home and I see that a rocket hit a nursing home or a rocket hit an apartment building and people are laying dead in the streets.

"So I guess the answer to that is no, because I’ve had this conversation."