Trump's missile shortage claims spark backlash and leaker accusations

During the Iran war, President Trump maintained that the United States held massive ammunition reserves, rejecting reports that its long-range missile inventory was nearly exhausted. He accused unnamed sources of treasonous leaks and announced a hunt for those responsible, without specifying who would be targeted. Earlier, he had reportedly been warned about the missile shortage but said the decision to proceed was his alone.

The Pentagon and the White House denied that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth raised concerns at a Cabinet meeting, while Trump also condemned Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for the coverage. Several outlets, citing unnamed administration officials, confirmed extensive missile usage and a $58.6 billion Lockheed Martin contract for Patriot interceptors. One outlet estimated that about 80 percent of THAAD interceptors have been expended. The episode drew jokes from Jimmy Fallon, who mocked the idea of hunting leakers with missiles.