Trump Defends Pentagon Chief Hegseth Over Weapons Reports
President Trump defended Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday. He posted on social media that he was very happy with Hegseth's work.
This followed a report about low US weapons stockpiles. The report raised questions about Hegseth's future in the government.
It also said Trump had demanded answers from Hegseth about weapons shortages. Trump denied the US lacked key weapons for its war with Iran.
He said the US had huge amounts of ammunition. He added more weapons were being made and shipped.
Trump threatened long prison sentences for officials who leak weapons information. While defending Hegseth Trump said everything has been extraordinary.
He pointed to the US attack on Venezuela as an example. He also said Iran's country has been decimated.
Key Terms 2
- Pete Hegseth The US Pentagon chief who leads America's military department.
- Pentagon The US government department in charge of the military.