President Trump insisted in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday that the US has “unlimited” munitions to fight wars “forever,” an apparent response to the concern over the US depleting its air defenses and other types of munitions in its war with Iran and questions about how long the conflict will last.
“The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better – As was stated to me today, we have a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons,” the president wrote. “Wars can be fought ‘forever,’ and very successfully, using just these supplies (which are better than other countries finest arms!)”
Trump also acknowledged that the US may not have enough ‘higher end’ weapons but mentioned US stockpiles in other countries. “At the highest end, we have a good supply, but are not where we want to be. Much additional high grade weaponry is stored for us in outlying countries,” he said.
The president’s post came as South Korean media is reporting that the US may take Patriot air defenses and a THAAD battery stationed in South Korea may be relocated to the Middle East. During the 12-Day War in June 2025, the US depleted about 20% of all of its THAAD interceptors, and Iran has been firing many more missiles and drones during the current war.
Trump went on to put some of the blame on President Biden for pouring US military equipment into Ukraine, something Trump has continued, but to a lesser extent.
“Sleepy Joe Biden spent all of his time, and our Country’s money, GIVING everything to P.T. Barnum (Zelenskyy!) of Ukraine – Hundreds of Billions of Dollars worth – And, while he gave so much of the super high end away (FREE!), he didn’t bother to replace it. Fortunately, I rebuilt the military in my first term, and continue to do so,” he said.
The further depletion of US military stockpiles in the Iran war could serve to justify President Trump’s request for a $1.5 trillion budget for 2027, which would mark about a 50% increase over this year’s budget.
