Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has ‘massive amounts’

President Donald Trump, through his Truth Social platform, vehemently disputed media reports regarding a decrease in US munitions stockpiles. The President asserted that the United States possesses "massive amounts of 'munitions,' particularly of certain varieties," adding that additional munitions are being manufactured and delivered to the US as required. He further praised the surge in defense industry production, noting that the country is currently constructing the most factories and plants in its history.

This response came after Trump reportedly questioned Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth about the munitions shortage during a cabinet meeting at Camp David. According to the Washington Post, Trump had reportedly claimed that the issue had been resolved. Trump vowed to pursue legal action against the "leakers" of these "treasonous statements," warning that "long term jail sentences will be sought!"

The issue of munitions shortages was reportedly impacting Trump's strategic decisions regarding Iran. CNN reported that the US military had nearly depleted 80% of its stock of THAAD interceptors and long-range guided missiles. This shortage reportedly led Trump to cancel further strikes against Iran, despite his earlier threats to confront the Islamic republic "very hard."

In response to the reported clash with Hegseth and the allegations of munitions shortages, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed the media coverage as "FAKE NEWS!" She affirmed her presence at Camp David with Trump and Secretary Hegseth, stating that the reported incident never transpired. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell echoed this denial, labeling the reports about the exchange and the alleged weapon shortages as "equally fictional."

In a separate development, Iran's foreign ministry vehemently denied any ongoing negotiations with Washington, despite Trump's assertion that Tehran was interested in reaching a deal.