US President Donald Trump has strongly denied reports claiming the United States is facing a shortage of munitions, dismissing them as “fake news” and expressing full confidence in Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The remarks came after a media report alleged that Trump had questioned Hegseth over dwindling weapons stockpiles that could affect US military operations. Trump rejected the claims, stating that the United States has “massive amounts of munitions” and that additional supplies are being produced and delivered as needed.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Hegseth’s performance and insisted that the country’s defence manufacturing capacity is expanding rapidly, with new factories being built to strengthen military production. He also warned that those responsible for leaking information about the alleged shortages could face legal action and lengthy prison sentences.
The White House also dismissed the report, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating that the alleged exchange between Trump and Hegseth “never happened.”
The controversy follows a report claiming that heavy US military operations had significantly reduced stocks of long-range missiles and air-defence interceptors, potentially limiting future military options. The report also alleged that shortages of certain missile systems had become a growing concern within the Pentagon.
Despite these claims, the Trump administration has maintained that the country’s military remains well-equipped and has reportedly ordered fresh investigations into the leaks related to the Pentagon’s weapons stockpile.
