US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports that America is facing a shortage of military munitions, insisting that the country has a large supply of weapons and warning that individuals responsible for leaking classified information could face lengthy prison sentences.
Trump made the remarks on Thursday through his Truth Social platform, amid growing reports about possible constraints on US weapons supplies during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
The Republican leader said the United States has “massive amounts of munitions,” particularly in certain categories, while adding that additional weapons are being produced and delivered as required.
“Additionally, large amounts are being manufactured and shipped to the U.S. as needed. Defense companies are building the largest number of plants and factories in our country’s history,” Trump said.
His comments followed reports by US media outlets that questioned the state of American weapons stockpiles.
The Washington Post reported that Trump had demanded explanations from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth over concerns about munitions shortages during a Cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat.
According to the report, Trump told Hegseth he believed the issue had already been resolved.
Trump criticised the reports, accusing those who disclosed the information of making “treasonous statements” and warning that authorities were pursuing those responsible.
“The ‘leakers’ of these treasonous statements are being hunted down,” he said, adding that “long term jail sentences will be sought.”
CNN also reported that shortages involving long-range guided missiles and air defence interceptors had affected US military planning in the Iran conflict.
The report claimed that the US military had nearly exhausted a significant portion of its THAAD interceptor stockpile, a system used to defend against ballistic missile threats.
The Washington Post further reported that concerns over weapons availability contributed to Trump cancelling additional strikes against Iran despite earlier threats to respond aggressively.
However, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected the reports, describing them as false.
“I was at Camp David with President Trump and Secretary Hegseth. This literally never happened,” she wrote on X.
Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell also dismissed the reports, saying claims about a confrontation between Trump and Hegseth, as well as weapons shortages, were “equally fictional.”
The controversy comes as tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran.
Iran’s foreign ministry has denied that negotiations are taking place with the United States, despite Trump’s claims that Tehran is interested in reaching a deal.
