Trump blasts 'treasonous' claim US is running out of missiles: 'We'll hunt them down'

Mr Trump's intervention comes as the administration faces growing pressure to end an unpopular war ahead of congressional elections. 18:53, Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Updated: 18:57, Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Donald Trump has lashed out at what he termed the 'treasonous' rumours (Image: Getty)Donald Trump has launched a furious attack on reports that the US is running short of key missiles, branding claims "treasonous" and threatening leakers with long prison terms. In a Truth Social post early on Thursday, the US President insisted America still possesses "massive amounts of 'munitions,' especially of certain types.” He added that large quantities were being manufactured and shipped as needed, while defence companies were building "the largest number of plants and factories in our country’s history.”He wrote: "The 'leakers' of these treasonous statements are being hunted down. Long term jail sentences will be sought!"His broadside followed a series of reports this week that the five-month conflict has severely depleted stocks of critical weapons. Media outlets, including CBS, have claimed the US Army has used "virtually all" of its Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles...