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.
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.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “The people and Media Outlets that keep harping on the fact that we have no ammunition (And they are 100% wrong!), are actually treasonous. They do it because they would rather see the United States LOSE a War that we’re easily WINNING, than see me WIN! Trump” on September 3, 2026 at 10:55 AM ET.
This is Trump’s 4th message released today, and the last post was 3 hours ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 10 of his 646 posts over the last 30 days classified as media bias posts.
The post does not name a specific outlet or specify which war Trump referenced. Trump directed his criticism at “Media Outlets” as a category, asserting the reporting on ammunition was “100% wrong.” He tied the coverage to a motive, saying the outlets would rather see the country lose than see him win. The message continues a long-running friction between Trump and press coverage of national security.
President Donald J. Trump calls media outlets treasonous at WASHINGTON D.C.
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A media outlet is an organization that broadcasts or publishes information through the internet, newspapers, magazines, and television, according to dictionary.cambridge.NBC News ranks as a leading United States outlet, with total visits reported at 75.1 million, according to prowly.Reuters carries an influence score of 85 out of 100 with total visits of 138 million, according to prowly. Research firms track leading outlets by circulation and web traffic, updating their lists twice a year, according to agilitypr.
The United States media landscape includes large commercial organizations and smaller independent newsrooms. Independent outlets include Common Dreams, a nonprofit newscenter created in 1997, and Center for Public Integrity, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom investigating democracy, power and privilege, according to libguides.ithaca.edu. Trump did not provide figures, filings, or independent documentation supporting his assertion that reports of an ammunition shortage are false. The post rests on his own characterization of the coverage as treasonous and inaccurate. The statement stands as Trump’s claim rather than a verified account of United States munitions stocks.
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