US President Donald Trump publicly denied rumors of strained relations with Defense Minister Pete Hegseth on his Truth Social account. The administration leader stated that he is fully satisfied with the Pentagon chief's work, calling his actions effective and worthy of respect from military circles. This statement came against the backdrop of reports in American media about a serious crisis in the defense department related to an ammunition shortage.
'Fake News' and Attack on the Press
Trump harshly criticized the journalistic community, accusing it of spreading "absolutely baseless rumors." The President singled out The Washington Post for particular criticism, calling it one of the worst media outlets and asserting that the publication about the conflict with Hegseth is a lie. According to Trump, such materials that mislead the public are essentially acts of treason. He emphasized that the administration had already warned the press about the unreliability of this data, yet journalists continued their campaign against the Pentagon chief.
Pentagon Successes: From DEI to Army Recruitment
As evidence of Pete Hegseth's effectiveness, Trump cited specific achievements of the department. The President noted the successful elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within the armed forces, which, in his opinion, increased the combat readiness of the army. Furthermore, Trump proudly stated that the recruitment of volunteers into the US Armed Forces has risen to historic levels. According to him, these steps became the foundation for successful international operations that the administration has been conducting in recent months.
Military Operations: Venezuela and Iran
Commenting on the current geopolitical situation, Donald Trump made loud statements about the results of military campaigns. He reported on an "extremely successful" attack on Venezuela, which, according to him, allowed the country's leader, Nicolás Maduro, to be held accountable in less than one day. Even more significant statements were made by the President regarding Iran. Trump stated that the country was "destroyed" during an operation aimed at depriving Tehran of the ability to possess nuclear weapons. He emphasized that the situation in this region is developing "very well" and corresponds to the administration's plans.
Contradictory Data
Despite the optimistic tone of the President's statement, data circulating in the media and expert community points to a serious crisis in logistics and army supply. According to sources, against the backdrop of large-scale hostilities with Iran, the US army has faced a critical depletion of arsenals. It is believed that US forces have exhausted about 80% of the main interceptor missiles for air defense systems, including THAAD and Patriot complexes. Military commanders warn of dangerously low ammunition levels, which directly affects the planning of new operations. It is against this backdrop, according to media versions, that the conflict between Trump and Hegseth arose: the President allegedly demanded an explanation for why he was misled about the real state of reserves, while Trump calls these rumors a fabrication.
