US President Donald Trump pushed back against recent concerns over military stockpiles in a Truth Social post, saying American weapons reserves have never been stronger or of better quality. He described supplies of medium to upper-mid-level ammunition as “almost unlimited” and said those reserves alone could sustain fighting “forever” and still deliver victory.
Trump highlights lower-tier reserves while admitting top-end weapons are not ideal
Trump framed his argument around the scale of lower and mid-range munitions, saying those inventories are at unprecedented levels. At the same time, he acknowledged that the highest-end weapons are in good shape but not yet where he wants them to be. He added that large amounts of extra advanced weapons have been positioned with allied countries overseas for potential US military use. The remarks were widely seen as a direct response to recent warnings from senior military officials.
He blames Biden for Ukraine aid and depleted inventories
In the same post, Trump targeted former President Joe Biden, calling him “Sleepy Joe,” and accused his administration of handing over weapons worth hundreds of billions of dollars to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky without rebuilding US stockpiles. The source material notes that the Biden administration provided about $65.9 billion in military aid to Ukraine during its term. Since returning to office, Trump has fully paused military assistance to Ukraine and has demanded what he called signs of a willingness to pursue peace.
Shortage reports focused on advanced munitions, including Tomahawks and Patriots
Trump’s post came after reports that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff had warned him that US inventories of advanced munitions might not be enough for a prolonged conflict with Iran. The weapons cited in those reports included Tomahawk cruise missiles and Patriot air defense interceptors. The article says a single Tomahawk costs about $1.5 million to $2.5 million, with annual output remaining limited. Trump publicly rejected the reports, calling them “100 percent incorrect,” and said the military rebuild he started during his first term is still underway.
Crypto markets are watching the geopolitical spillover
The military debate is also being read through the lens of global markets. According to the source, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has argued that the longer US military involvement with Iran lasts, the greater the pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates and expand its balance sheet. In that framework, Bitcoin and other risk assets could benefit over the long run. Trump ended his post by saying the US is fully stocked and ready for a huge victory.
Separate statement casts Trump as the “G.O.A.T.” of US presidents
On the same day, Trump released another statement saying he will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner, an event he had previously skipped multiple times because of his disputes with the media. In that statement, he described himself as one of the greatest presidents in American history and used the term “G.O.A.T.”, short for Greatest Of All Time. He said he would attend to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and promised to make the dinner the biggest, hottest, and most spectacular one ever.