Donald Trump Denies Ammunition Shortage Reports, Criticizes News Media
In the Cleveland-Akron (Canton) area, Donald Trump took to social media to deny reports of a U.S. ammunition shortage and to condemn news outlets he called ‘treasonous SCUM’.
Cleveland Akron, OH, September 3, 2026 —
Former President Donald Trump has publicly denied reports suggesting a shortage of ammunition in the United States, while also issuing strong criticism against news organizations.
Trump’s remarks were made via social media posts, according to the summary. He specifically addressed and refuted claims of an ammunition shortage within the U.S. The exact platform or specific date of these posts was not detailed in the provided information.
In addition to denying the shortage reports, Trump also directed condemnation towards unspecified news outlets. He reportedly described these outlets using the phrase ‘treasonous SCUM’. The specific news organizations targeted by this description were not identified, nor were the specific reports or circumstances that prompted this commentary.
The context for these statements, including the nature of the ammunition shortage reports Trump referenced and the specific content of the news outlets’ reporting that drew his ire, was not provided. Information regarding any follow-up actions, further statements, or the specific location within the Cleveland-Akron (Canton) area where these remarks were made public was also not detailed.
The former president’s use of social media has been a frequent avenue for his public statements and commentary on current events and media coverage.
Story summarized from the original created by Lauren Sforza on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
