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strikeAug 6, 2026

'Treasonous': Trump Slams Washington Post, Denies Hegseth Rift Over Munitions Shortfall

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US President Donald Trump has strongly denied a Washington Post report claiming he clashed with War Secretary Pete Hegseth over dwindling US missile stockpiles during the Iran conflict, branding the newspaper's reporting treasonous.

Source: Noor Ul Haq — Read the full report

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  • Noor Ul HaqBy Noor Ul Haq

    US President Donald Trump has strongly denied a Washington Post report claiming he clashed with War Secretary Pete Hegseth over dwindling US missile stockpiles during the Iran conflict, branding the newspaper's reporting treasonous. In a post on Truth Social, Trump rejected the r…

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