Donald Trump condemns Senate war powers bill as US faces ammunition shortfall

President Donald Trump denounced a Senate‑passed war powers resolution that would restrict his authority over military actions against Iran, saying the measure “provides comfort and aid to the enemy” and weakens U.S. deterrence and allied confidence. He criticized Republican senators who supported the proposal and warned that limiting the president’s hand risks national security.

At the same time, senior Pentagon officials told the New York Times that U.S. arms and ammunition stocks have been depleted by recent operations against Iran and that closing the shortfall will be difficult in the short term. The administration is pushing defense contractors to accelerate production and seeking $70 billion in additional funding from Congress, a request that faces bipartisan opposition. The ammunition gap is cited as a growing concern for potential conflicts in the Pacific and elsewhere.