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Jul 26, 2026 Mike Waltz denied interceptor stockpile depletion then threatened jail for leakers of military readiness information Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
A senior official's denial followed by threats to prosecute those disclosing military readiness constraints suggests suppression of information in the public interest.
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- UN Ambassador Mike Waltz denied interceptor stockpile depletion and attacked leakers — UN Ambassador Mike Waltz appeared on Meet the Press and, when confronted with reporting that U.S. interceptor stockpiles have been depleted due to the Iran war, initially denied the depletion occurred. He then blamed the Biden administration for prior stockpile reductions and stated that "people leaking this nonsense deserve to be in jail," suggesting criminal prosecution of those disclosing information about military readiness constraints.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 80 – 2026-07-25–2026-07-31
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