President Donald Trump has publicly refuted claims that the United States is experiencing a shortage of military munitions. In a statement posted to Truth Social on Thursday, the president asserted that the nation maintains a substantial supply of weaponry and continues to manufacture and receive new shipments as required.

The president’s comments follow recent media reports, including coverage by CBS News and the Washington Post, which suggested that the US has significantly depleted its long-range precision missile stockpiles during ongoing combat operations. Reports also indicated that the president had questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding potential supply gaps. Trump dismissed these reports as "fake" and "treasonous," stating that those responsible for leaking such information are currently being "hunted down" and will face "long term jail sentences."

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Despite administration assurances, independent analysis from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) suggests a notable reduction in specific inventories. CSIS estimates indicate that the US may have utilized approximately 60% of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missiles and roughly two-thirds of its Patriot missile stockpile since the conflict began. While the administration maintains that current supplies are sufficient, Secretary Hegseth recently requested $87 billion in emergency funding from the US Senate, citing a need to replenish equipment and munitions.

The debate over military readiness has drawn international attention. Iran’s Defense Minister, Majid Ibn-e-Reza, claimed that his nation’s indigenous defense industry remains fully prepared to counter any threats, suggesting that the US military's capabilities are diminishing. Meanwhile, the US continues to navigate competing demands for its defense systems, including ongoing requests for Patriot missiles from Ukraine, which the president described as a "big step" currently under discussion.

Source: BBC News