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POLITICS ·UNITED STATES ·August 6, 2026

Donald Trump says "massive amounts of ‘munitions’," amid reports of weapons shortages

“The U.S. has massive amounts of ‘munitions,’”
— Donald Trump, President

Reported August 6, 2026 by military.com. Checked word for word against that report.

✦ Summary · August 6, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote

President Donald Trump responded Thursday on Truth Social to reports of U.S. weapons shortages by saying U.S. munitions supplies are plentiful and that arms makers are building more factories than at any past time. The Washington Post reported that a shortage of missiles and air defenses was a factor in his decision to call off another round of strikes on Iran over the weekend; he also reportedly berated Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over being misled. The exchange came as Iran and Oman continued finalizing a temporary arrangement for shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran stressed the arrangement would not fully reopen the strait, while Trump said talks with Iran were ongoing. Oil prices fluctuated as traders weighed the uncertainty.

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