Trump grows angry over reports on depleted munitions — believing it weakens him in Iran negotiations
President Trump is upset that reports about low U.S. munitions supplies have become public, concerned this makes the country appear weak during negotiations. He has threatened legal consequences for whoever leaked this information, calling it disloyal to the military.
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1 sourceTrump Vows to Jail ‘Leakers’ Over Reports of Munitions Shortage Amid Iran Talks
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12 sourcesTrump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
Iran War Has Reportedly Depleted Crucial Weapons Stockpiles—Which Trump Denies
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5 sourcesTrump Denies Missile Shortages, Vows ‘Treasonous’ Leakers Will Be ‘Hunted Down.’
Trump says US has 'massive' munitions stockpile, vows 'treasonous' leakers being hunted down
Furious Trump vows jail for ‘treasonous leakers’ over missile shortage report
Trump vows to punish 'leakers' who said U.S. munitions are running short
Trump disputes munitions shortage, vows jail for those who leaked 'treasonous statements'
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2 articlesTrump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions
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