Trump Claims US Has ‘Almost Unlimited’ Weapons Amid Concerns Over Ammunition Supply

US President Donald Trump stated on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday, March 4, 2026, that the United States possesses an “almost unlimited” supply of weapons capable of sustaining warfare indefinitely. This declaration comes as reports suggest the US is facing potential ammunition shortages and is seeking to de-escalate tensions in ongoing conflicts.

Contradictory Reports on US Ammunition Reserves

Trump’s statement contrasts with recent reporting from US media outlets. The Wall Street Journal reported on March 3, 2026, that the United States is attempting to conclude the conflict with Iran before critical ammunition reserves are depleted. [Wall Street Journal]

Further, Bloomberg News, citing unnamed sources, indicated that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar are actively lobbying allies to persuade Trump to pursue a swift resolution to the war. According to Bloomberg, Qatar’s air defense systems are estimated to have only four days of operational capacity remaining at the current intensity of conflict. [Bloomberg]

Criticism of Ukraine Aid and Comparison to P.T. Barnum

On Truth Social, Trump accused his predecessor, Joe Biden, of providing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with “hundreds of billions of dollars and lots of free high-quality weapons.” He also asserted that he has been actively transforming the US military during his tenure.

Trump drew a comparison between Zelensky and 19th-century American showman P.T. Barnum, alleging that Zelensky, like Barnum, is adept at securing resources. “Sleepy Joe Biden wasted all his time and our country’s money giving everything to Ukrainian PT Barnum (Zelensky!) – worth hundreds of billions of dollars,” Trump posted. [Truth Social]

Zelensky Expresses Confidence in Continued Support

In an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, Zelensky expressed minimal concern that the conflict in the Middle East would jeopardize Ukraine’s access to anti-aircraft missiles. He acknowledged the potential for difficulties in obtaining weapons like Patriot missiles, given the competing demands in the Middle East, but remained optimistic.

When questioned about the risk of the US and European Union shifting their focus away from Ukraine due to the Middle East crisis, Zelensky stated, “This is of course a risk, but I hope that the Iran crisis will remain a limited operation and not turn into a prolonged war.”