President Donald Trump has dismissed reports that the United States is facing significant shortages of key munitions, missiles, and air-defense systems due to the war with Iran. The administration has repeatedly pushed back against claims that both offensive and defensive weapons stocks are low.
On Thursday, Trump claimed the U.S. possesses massive amounts of ammunition, stating that more is currently being manufactured and shipped to the region. He expressed frustration over the reports, warning that officials who leak information about military weapons stocks would be hunted down and could face long prison sentences.
The tension follows reports that Trump demanded answers regarding the alleged shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat last Friday. These reported shortages were cited as a reason why the president recently called off strikes against Iran.