Trump backs Hegseth as concerns grow over US weapons stockpile
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Trump defended Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth in a Truth Social post after reports that the Pentagon is running low on precision missiles, insisting stockpiles are ample and attacking leakers, while defense officials warn replenishment could take years amid tensions with Iran.
- Trump makes his feelings clear about Pete Hegseth after ‘treasonous leakers’ rant over weapons stockpile The Independent
- Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns The Washington Post
- How the U.S. Squandered Its Strategic Advantage The Atlantic
- Trump grows angry over reports on depleted munitions — believing it weakens him in Iran negotiations CNN
- ‘Smart guy’: Trump says he stands by Pete Hegseth as defense secretary NBC News
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