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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

Trump lashes out on Truth Social after reports about fiery Hegseth argument surface

Truth Social Donald Trump Pete Hegseth
  • Donald Trump reacted angrily to a report alleging he confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages, threatening "leakers" with "long term jail sentences."
  • The Washington Post reported that Trump accosted Hegseth at Camp David regarding the issue, citing two sources familiar with the matter.
  • The White House and Pentagon vehemently denied the report, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt calling it "100 percent fake news" and stating Trump has full confidence in Hegseth.
  • Trump denied any munitions shortages, asserting on Truth Social that the U.S. possesses massive amounts of munitions and that defense companies are rapidly increasing production.
  • The article notes that reports from Reuters and the Center for Strategic and International Studies indicate significant depletion of U.S. Army long-range missiles, raising concerns about military readiness.

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Trump vows jail for ‘treasonous leakers’ over missile shortage report in latest Truth Social rant

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