TLDR
- Trump ordered investigations into leaked reports about depleted U.S. munitions stockpiles
- He threatened “long term jail sentences” for those leaking classified military information
- CNN reported the U.S. has “nearly exhausted 80%” of its THAAD interceptor stockpile
- Trump told Hegseth the munitions issue “had been fixed,” per Washington Post sources
- Iran denied any negotiations with Washington are currently underway
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered investigations into leaked reports about depleted Pentagon weapons stockpiles. The move came after weeks of media coverage suggesting U.S. munitions supplies were running low during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
BREAKING: Trump lost his temper and clashed with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at Camp David on Friday over extreme US munitions shortages that have limited US military options with Iran, with Trump demanding answers from Hegseth as he thought the munitions issue "had been…
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Trump took to Truth Social to push back hard on the reports. He insisted the U.S. has “massive amounts of munitions especially of certain types” and said defense companies are building factories at a record pace.
He also threatened those responsible for the leaks. “The ‘leakers’ of these treasonous statements are being hunted down,” Trump wrote, adding that “long term jail sentences will be sought.”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt backed Trump up. She said the U.S. had “more than enough firepower” for any operation and warned that leaking classified military information could lead to federal prosecution.
Speaking directly to reporters, Trump acknowledged that some munitions were tighter than others. He said the U.S. was still “in very good shape” overall.
What the Reports Actually Said
CNN reported that shortages of long-range guided missiles and air-defense interceptors had started to affect U.S. military strategy. The outlet said the U.S. had “nearly exhausted 80%” of its THAAD interceptor stockpile.
The Washington Post reported that Trump confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the shortage at a Cabinet meeting at Camp David last Friday. Two sources said Trump told Hegseth he thought the issue “had been fixed.”
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump has privately worried the coverage could encourage Iran and hurt U.S. efforts to pressure Tehran over its nuclear program.
The Journal also said Trump discussed the state of U.S. arsenals with Hegseth and senior national security officials. Those talks included plans to speed up munitions production.
White House and Pentagon Deny the Reports
The administration pushed back on the Camp David account. Leavitt called it “fake news” and said the exchange between Trump and Hegseth “literally never happened.”
Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell called the reports about the clash and the weapons shortages “equally fictional.”
The administration has asked Congress for billions of dollars to replenish supplies and expand production. Much of that funding is still pending.
Iran’s foreign ministry denied that any negotiations with Washington are currently taking place. This came even as Trump suggested Iran was eager for a deal.
The reports have added pressure on the administration as the Iran conflict continues. Trump has not confirmed or denied specific weapons figures.
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