Trump insists US has 'tremendous' ammunition stocks, threatens jail for leakers
The US President dismissed media reports of dwindling weapons stockpiles as his frustration over the war with Iran mounts.
WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted his country had a tremendous amount of ammunition, while threatening prison sentences for those claiming otherwise, as his frustration over the war with Iran mounted.
The Republican leader hit out at media reports about allegedly dwindling weapons stocks through his own Truth Social platform.
He said the US had a very large quantity of ammunition, particularly of certain types, but did not go into details.
"In addition, a great deal of ammunition is being produced and delivered to the US as needed. Defence companies are building the largest number of plants and factories in the history of our country," he said.
Camp David Cabinet meeting report
The Washington Post reported that Trump had demanded an explanation from US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the ammunition shortfall when both attended a Cabinet meeting at the presidential retreat in Camp David last Friday.
Citing two sources familiar with the conversation, the report said Trump told Hegseth he thought the ammunition shortage issue had already been resolved.
Trump subsequently condemned the media report and on Thursday warned that leakers — whom he described as betraying the country — were being hunted down.
"Long term jail sentences will be imposed!" he said.
Trump has not disclosed the exact size of US ammunition stockpiles, while the media report in question was based on unnamed sources. – AFP
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