Trump Calls Media Outlets Treasonous Over Ammunition Reports
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Trump Calls Media Outlets Treasonous Over Ammunition Reports

Trump says press coverage claiming the United States lacks ammunition is false and treasonous, arguing outlets want the country to lose a war he says it is winning.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: September 3, 2026, 11:01 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump accused media organizations of being “treasonous” for reporting that the United States lacks ammunition, calling the coverage entirely false. Trump argued the reporting was meant to undermine him rather than inform the public. He framed the dispute as a fight over how the press covers national defense.