Trump Insists US Has ‘Massive Amounts’ of Munitions, Vows Long Prison Terms for ‘Treasonous’ Leakers
President Donald J. Trump pushed back Thursday against reports that the United States is running dangerously low on key military munitions during the war with Iran, insisting the country maintains massive weapons supplies while defense manufacturers rapidly expand production.
“The U.S. has massive amounts of ‘munitions,’ especially of certain types,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. He added that large quantities are currently being manufactured and delivered to the United States as needed, while defense companies build new plants and factories to dramatically increase America’s production capacity.
Trump also delivered a warning to government officials responsible for leaking classified or sensitive information about American weapons stockpiles. He described the disclosures as “treasonous” and said his administration is actively searching for those responsible, adding that prosecutors will seek lengthy prison sentences.
The president’s comments followed reports claiming the war with Iran has significantly depleted certain American weapons inventories. CBS News reported that the United States has used virtually all of its Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles during the conflict, citing sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
Air-defense interceptors have also received attention. An American official told ABC News that Patriot missile stocks had fallen by roughly two-thirds while THAAD interceptor stocks had been reduced by approximately half during the conflict. The White House has nevertheless maintained that the military has sufficient weapons to accomplish President Trump’s strategic objectives.
The latest controversy intensified after a Washington Post report claimed Trump had confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Camp David meeting over the state of American weapons inventories. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected the account, saying the reported confrontation did not happen.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also publicly rejected suggestions that America’s arsenal is dangerously depleted. Hegseth previously called reports about shortages a manufactured media narrative and said American stockpiles remain strong and are becoming stronger as the administration works with defense manufacturers to accelerate production.
Trump’s administration has made rebuilding the defense industrial base a major priority as the United States continues military operations against Iran. The president said defense companies are constructing an unprecedented number of manufacturing facilities, while the Pentagon continues coordinating with contractors to replenish weapons expended during the conflict.
The dispute now extends beyond the condition of America’s weapons stockpiles to the leaking of sensitive military information. Trump made clear Thursday that he considers unauthorized disclosures about U.S. military readiness a serious national security matter and wants those responsible identified and prosecuted as his administration works to expand America’s arsenal.