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Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being produced
Trump says the U.S. has ample munitions and new production is underway, while reports say depleted stockpiles could limit military options.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump denied U.S. munitions shortages, claiming the country has 'massive amounts' of weaponry while threatening 'long-term jail sentences' for leakers of 'treasonous statements.'
- Reports this week indicate the U.S. Army has exhausted most of its Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles , shortages that reportedly influenced Trump's decision to pause large-scale strike campaigns against Iran in late July.
- Pentagon documents show a $67 billion emergency funding request includes $18.2 billion to replace advanced Patriot interceptors, Navy Tomahawks, and THAAD missiles, with analysis indicating the military depleted nearly 80% of THAAD interceptors.
- The Washington Post reported Trump clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week over alleged shortages, though White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied the incident, stating it 'literally never happened.'
- Replacing depleted air defense missiles will take several years despite surging military spending, though Trump added that defense companies are building factories at a record pace.
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