Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.
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"The 'leakers' of these treasonous statements are being hunted down."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I really believe their fake 'reporting' is treasonous!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It's a manufactured story."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"Each day, the signs of the enemy's diminishing capabilities become more apparent."
— Majid Ibn-e-Reza , Politician
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While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.
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