Waltz Addresses Military Munitions Supplies on 'Meet the Press'

Why it matters locally: While the immediate impact on Arkansas is not direct, discussions surrounding national military readiness and munitions supplies can affect federal defense spending decisions, which may have indirect implications for military bases and personnel stationed in Arkansas.

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said on NBC's 'Meet the Press' that the U.S. military has 'everything that it needs.' Waltz's comments came after an NBC News report. That report indicated military commanders have made decisions to selectively intercept Iranian attacks. The report cited concerns about preserving weapons supplies. The ambassador stated the Trump administration 'inherited' a depleted supply of munitions.