President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to identify administration officials who leaked information about declining U.S. ammunition stockpiles, reportedly demanding lengthy prison sentences for those responsible.

Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with reports detailing shortages of key American weapons, arguing that the disclosures portray the United States as vulnerable at a critical point in the confrontation with Iran and weaken his ability to use military pressure in negotiations.

During a Cabinet meeting at Camp David last week, Trump reportedly expressed anger over the public discussion surrounding U.S. stockpiles. Officials say the president had been aware for months of concerns surrounding ammunition supplies, but was particularly angered that details had become public.

Trump has tasked the Justice Department with finding the officials responsible for the leaks, reportedly referring to them as “traitors” and calling for severe punishment.

On Truth Social, Trump sought to project confidence, saying the United States possesses enormous quantities of ammunition and that defense companies are building weapons factories at an unprecedented pace. Privately, however, he has reportedly acknowledged that supplies of certain types of ammunition remain tight.

Concerns have intensified following reports that the U.S. has expended approximately 80% of its THAAD interceptor inventory and nearly half of its Patriot missile stockpile since the war began.

The reported depletion has also raised concerns among Gulf countries, which fear shortages of American air-defense interceptors could leave them increasingly vulnerable if Iran retaliates against critical energy, desalination or other infrastructure.

White House officials reportedly believe some of the leaks may be coming from figures opposed to the war who hope the disclosures will pressure Trump to reduce or end U.S. military involvement.

Trump’s anger has not been directed at Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, whom the president has continued to praise for doing what he described as an excellent job.

Military officials had warned before the conflict that a prolonged campaign could strain U.S. weapons inventories. Trump has blamed the Biden administration for weakening American stockpiles through extensive military assistance to Ukraine.

The president has invoked the Defense Production Act in an effort to accelerate weapons manufacturing, but officials and defense experts warn that expanding production capacity will take years and is unlikely to provide an immediate solution to current shortages.

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