Trump seeks answers from Pentagon over depleted US ammunition stocks
US President Donald Trump reportedly demanded explanations from Pentagon officials over depleted missile and ammunition stockpiles following actions against Iran.
US President Donald Trump reportedly demanded explanations from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting at Camp David regarding depleted national ammunition stockpiles following military operations against Iran. Reports indicate that heavy usage of precision-guided munitions, including ATACMS, PrSM, Patriot, and THAAD missiles, has raised concerns over long-term US military readiness.
The White House denied reports of severe shortages, with Trump publicly dismissing the claims and stating that "we have plenty of ammunition." Separately, Trump introduced measures to restrict birthright citizenship, specifically targeting birth tourism and children of individuals associated with foreign governments or designated groups.
Sources: Defence24, Money, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info
Sources
- Rzeczpospolita — Donald Trump wstrzymał ataki na Iran, bo zabrakło mu amunicji? Nieoficjalnie: Żadał wyjaśnień
- Portal obronny — Amerykańskie zapasy amunicji na wyczerpaniu. Konflikt Trumpa z Pentagonem i prawdziwy stan arsenału USA
- Defence24 — Pustki w magazynach amunicji? Trump zażądał wyjaśnień od Pentagonu
- TVP info — Ataki na Iran uszczupliły arsenał USA. Trump twierdzi, że to nieprawda
- Money — Lecą do Stanów, by tam urodzić. Zdecydowany ruch Trumpa
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- Aug 7, 2026, 10:30 AM UTCTrump questions Pentagon over US ammunition reserves following Iran operations