In recent days, there’s been significant hubbub surrounding cyberattacks targeting water systems across seven states, including the illustrious state of Minnesota. As if managing water systems wasn’t already a riveting task! While one might naturally assume this to be the product of foreign skulduggery, President Trump has a different theory. Rather than pointing the finger at Iranian hackers, who were previously flagged by cautious federal agencies, the President is pointing at Minnesota, or more amusingly, its governor, Tim Waltz. This appropriates more than a little surprise considering the federal warning about the Iranians, who aren’t known for having an affinity for waterworks.

The President’s flair for defying convention is on full display as he pivots his focus to a separate, albeit fiery matter with Iran. As rhetoric heats up alongside the suspicion of Iranian cyber fingers pointed at our critical infrastructure, President Trump has reportedly prepared a series of strikes to remind Iran who’s the boss. Meanwhile, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford applauds the President’s determination to do more than just bark and dares to actually bite. One can only imagine the colorful fireworks set to illustrate the sky following the President’s command.

There’s been chatter—whispers among the American public—about the state of the U.S. missile stockpile. One side argues for resolute action against Iran, citing a missile gap as a hindrance. If true, critics argue, it’s a call for urgent legislative action; others mumble that it’s all political backwash, conveniently popped up to douse the flames of proactive military solutions. It’s a puzzling conundrum wrapped in a riddle, wrapped in bacon-flavored foil, no less. But for all the questions, it’s clear the current administration is ready and willing to proceed with vigilance, prepared to address Iran’s long-standing gymnastics with international patience.

To stir the pot further, there’s the murmurings of China potentially adding an ingredient to the stew by arming Iran. China’s hobbies, it appears, may be setting up little weapon stands across the globe much like a traveling bazaar. While Treasury Secretary Scott Benson expresses confidence in China’s denial of such cross-border transgressions, questions about the integrity of such assurances abound. The notion that Chinese knock-off weapons, echoing their Soviet predecessors, might grace Iranian hands provides a certain spine-tingling sensation, guaranteed to keep any defense analyst awake at night.

So where does all this leave us? A potential meeting between President Trump and President Xi is on the horizon, dependant, of course, on whether or not certain weapon-selling whispers hold weight. As tensions brew, one can only hope for a peaceful resolution. After all, no one wants to witness a global political game of whack-a-mole with statesmen and militaries. But rest assured, President Trump continues to navigate these choppy, albeit entertaining waters, steering the good ship U.S.A. with his unique navigational style.