President Trump Denies Munitions Shortage Claims as the Administration Announces Continued Production of American Weapons
The administration announced that the U.S. military possesses sufficient munitions to meet strategic goals, countering reports of a significant stockpile depletion during the Iran war. While some analysts and military commanders warned that the U.S. has exhausted nearly 80% of its THAAD interceptors and used virtually all of its long-range surface-to-surface weapons, the administration maintained that the U.S. has more than enough ammo to execute operations at the President's choosing. President Trump reacted angrily to reports that he confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over these shortages, calling the statements "100 percent fake news." He threatened to hunt down the "leakers" responsible for the reports, seeking long-term jail sentences for their treasonous statements. To address the dwindling inventory, the administration has urged defense contractors to increase production of made-in-America weapons. Experts note that while some high-end munitions like Patriot missiles may take years to replenish, others are expected to be fully restored by 2027.