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title: "Trump Threatens Prison Terms for Officials Over 'Traitorous' Leaks About Missile Shortages"
description: "🚨 Trump threatens prison for officials over leaks about missile shortages. The US President denied NYT reports of ammunition shortages and conflict with Hegseth. Trump claims stockpiles are huge, but media reports 80% of THAAD and 50% of Patriot missiles have been expended. 🇺🇸🔫 #Trump #USA #Pentagon #Defense_Industry"
date: 2026-08-06T06:16:01.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/trump-threatens-prison-terms-for-officials-over-leaks-about-missile-shortages
tags: [Дональд Трамп, Пентагон, США, Военные расходы, Утечки информации]
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# Trump Threatens Prison Terms for Officials Over 'Traitorous' Leaks About Missile Shortages

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## 🎯 Key Points

- Trump threatened prison terms for officials for leaking information about weapon shortages.
- NYT reported a conflict between Trump and Hegseth due to a lack of missiles.
- CNN and Reuters report the expenditure of up to 80% of THAAD missiles and 50% of Patriots.
- The US administration denies shortage data, calling stockpiles huge.

US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to government officials involved in leaking information about the status of US military weapon stockpiles. The head of state accused officials of 'treason' and promised to seek lengthy prison sentences for them.

The trigger for the statement was a recent investigation by *The New York Times*, which claimed that there is dissatisfaction within the administration regarding Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth. According to the publication, Trump allegedly demanded explanations due to a sharp reduction in missile stockpiles amid military operations in the Middle East.

### Official White House Position

In his post on the social network Truth Social, the US President categorically denied reports of ammunition shortages. Trump stated that the United States possesses a 'huge amount' of missiles, especially of certain types.

"Large volumes of weapons are being produced and supplied in the country as needed. Defense companies are building the largest number of factories and production facilities in the history of our nation," the President emphasized.

Trump also stated that those involved in spreading false information are already under the scrutiny of intelligence agencies. "Lengthy prison sentences will be sought for them!" added the White House chief, threatening severe punishment for 'traitorous leaks'.

### Contradictory Data

There is a significant gap between the administration's statements and data published by independent media and analytical agencies.

On one hand, Donald Trump assures of the army's full supply and unprecedented rates of weapons production.

On the other hand, the **CNN** channel, citing sources, reported that during the conflict in the Middle East, the US military expended almost **80%** of its THAAD air defense system missiles compared to pre-war figures. It is also claimed that Patriot interceptor missile stockpiles have decreased by approximately **50%**.

The **Reuters** agency disseminated information stating that virtually all US long-range high-precision surface-to-air missiles available were used during combat operations against Iran. According to *The New York Times*, it was precisely this data that caused the conflict between the President and the Defense Minister.

### Consequences for Government Officials

The threat of criminal prosecution for information leaks is unprecedented in its severity in the current political cycle. The White House is signaling its intention to prevent the publication of data that could be interpreted as a weakness in American defense or inefficiency in the Pentagon's work.