Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being produced
Trump said the U.S. has massive munitions reserves and denied reports that Hegseth misled him about missile shortages.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump denied U.S. munitions shortages, claiming the country has 'massive amounts' of weaponry while threatening 'long-term jail sentences' for leakers of 'treasonous statements.'
- Reports this week indicate the U.S. Army has exhausted most of its Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles , shortages that reportedly influenced Trump's decision to pause large-scale strike campaigns against Iran in late July.
- Pentagon documents show a $67 billion emergency funding request includes $18.2 billion to replace advanced Patriot interceptors, Navy Tomahawks, and THAAD missiles, with analysis indicating the military depleted nearly 80% of THAAD interceptors.
- The Washington Post reported Trump clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week over alleged shortages, though White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied the incident, stating it 'literally never happened.'
- Replacing depleted air defense missiles will take several years despite surging military spending, though Trump added that defense companies are building factories at a record pace.
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The White House denies vehemently reports of the allegedly dwindling supply of weapons in the US military as a result of the Iran war. Now, people who spread such reports even face long prison sentences. US President Donald Trump stressed on Wednesday on his social media channel Truth Social: "The US has enormous amounts of ammunition, especially of certain species. In addition, large quantities are produced and delivered to the US if necessary.…
President Trump dismissed rumors of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's dismissal as fake news and expressed confidence in the Secretary. He also denied allegations of an ammunition shortage raised by some quarters and emphasized the production capabilities of the U.S. defense industry. Amidst strong criticism of media reports calling them treasonous, he warned of a strong response against those who leak information regarding ammunition production.
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