The Straits Times
AsiaPac · 43 mins ago
Trump denies US munitions shortage, warns ‘leakers’ of jail time
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump denied the US was running low on munitions, saying the country has “massive amounts” of them, while warning of punishment for those who say there’s a shortage.Trump made the comments on social media hours after the Washington Post reported he had clashed with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over shortages of weapons such as long-range guided missiles and air-defence interceptors that threatened to limit his military options in the war with Iran.Trump added on Truth Social that “defence companies are building the largest number of plants and factories in our country’s history.”He said “leakers” of supposed “treasonous statements” are being pursued, adding, “Long-term jail sentences will be sought!”According to the Washington Post, Trump vented frustrati
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