It's Strange They Would Do Something So Embarrassing In The First Place.

Stranger still that they'd still be doing such embarrassing things two months later.

https://www.rt.com/usa/543084-navy-nuclear-sub-mountain-collision-repairs/

But at least seem to be hinting that they've finally realised. What's been obvious to all from the start.

They need to get on with that gift. Be granted the audience. Pay their fines in full.

Because they clearly can't stay out forever.