- President Donald Trump said on Thursday (August 6, 2026) that the United States has a vast supply of munitions and threatened those who suggested otherwise with jail terms as his frustration with the Iran war boiled over.
- Trump lashed out on Truth Social at media reports about dwindling weapons stockpile, saying the U.S. has “massive amounts” of munitions, and added that large amounts are being manufactured and shipped as needed.
- Trump threatened “leakers” with jail sentences, saying “the ‘leakers’ of these treasonous statements are being hunted down” and “Long term jail sentences will be sought!”
President Donald Trump vehemently denied reports of a munitions shortage amid escalating tensions in the Iran war, asserting that the U.S. possesses 'massive amounts' of munitions. He threatened jail for 'leakers' of information suggesting otherwise, expressing frustration over the situation.
Trump's comments came after media reports indicated that the U.S. military had nearly exhausted 80% of its stock of THAAD interceptors, which are crucial for air defense. He claimed on his Truth Social platform that large amounts of munitions are being manufactured and shipped to the U.S. as needed, without providing specifics.23
The Washington Post reported that Trump had previously demanded answers from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth regarding the munitions shortages during a cabinet meeting at Camp David. Trump believed the issue had been resolved, according to sources familiar with the exchange.
In response to the media coverage, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt labeled the reports as 'FAKE NEWS!' and insisted that the exchange between Trump and Hegseth never occurred. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell echoed this sentiment, calling the reports 'equally fictional.' Trump’s frustration with the situation has reportedly led him to reconsider military actions against Iran, despite previous threats to strike the country 'very hard.'
“Trump said on Truth Social that 'large amounts are being manufactured and shipped to the U.S. as needed' and that defense companies are building the largest number of plants in U.S. history. He also vowed that 'long term jail sentences will be sought' for those leaking 'treasonous statements.'”
