US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has categorically rejected claims put forth by Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, who asserted that American munitions stockpiles have been significantly diminished due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Utilizing the social media platform X, Hegseth launched a sharp critique against Senator Kelly, a retired Navy captain. He accused Kelly of publicly divulging sensitive information derived from what Hegseth characterized as a classified Pentagon briefing.
This heated exchange comes on the heels of an interview Kelly conducted with CBS News. In the interview, the senator stated that the Pentagon had informed lawmakers that the United States had “expended a lot of munitions,” raising concerns about national readiness.
Senator Kelly further cautioned that such a scenario leaves the US “less safe,” stressing that the process of replenishing these vital stockpiles could extend for “years.” He warned that this could severely undermine Washington’s strategic preparedness for a potential future conflict, particularly with China.
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