Trump threatens prison for officials behind missile shortage leaks

The White House publicly commented on a report by The New York Times.

The report claimed that Trump was allegedly dissatisfied with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and demanded an explanation for the sharp decline in United States missile stockpiles during the war in the Middle East.

The United States president categorically denied the report. Moreover, he insisted that the United States has "massive amounts of 'munitions'" and that weapons production and deliveries are being carried out in line with the military's needs.

Against the backdrop of these reports, Trump threatened the sources of such leaks with lengthy prison sentences.

According to him, the White House will respond very harshly to the dissemination of such information.

"The US has massive amounts of 'munitions,' especially of certain types. Additionally, large amounts are being manufactured and shipped to the US as needed. Defense companies are building the largest number of plants and factories in our country's history. The 'leakers' of these treasonous statements are being hunted down. Long-term jail sentences will be sought!" Trump publicly warned.

What is known about the United States missile shortage

Recently, CNN reported that during the war in the Middle East, the United States military used nearly 80% of its THAAD air defense missiles compared with pre-war levels.

Moreover, it is claimed that the United States has also depleted about 50% of its Patriot interceptor missiles.

According to Reuters, the United States military used nearly all of its long-range precision-guided surface-to-air missiles during the war with Iran.

Media outlets later reported that a conflict had emerged between Trump and Hegseth over the missile shortage in the United States.