President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into suspected leaks following his frustration with media coverage of the U.S. munitions stockpile, according to The Wall Street Journal. The reported inquiry comes after coverage raised questions about the condition and availability of American weapons, including long-range precision missiles.
Other reports have described the United States as having used a substantial portion, or potentially nearly all, of its long-range precision missiles during the war with Iran. The details of the stockpile and the extent of any depletion have not been independently established in the information available here. The reports have also examined whether the use of munitions affected the country’s strategic position.
Trump’s anger was reportedly linked to his belief that public discussion of depleted weapons weakened the United States in negotiations with Iran. The leak investigation reflects the administration’s effort to determine how information about military capabilities and operations reached the media, while also addressing concerns about how such coverage could affect diplomacy and perceptions of American strength.
The developments come as Trump has continued to express support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whom he has publicly characterized favorably. The reports do not indicate whether Hegseth’s position is directly affected by the leak probe or by the broader debate over the munitions stockpile.
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