1) Vance has a legitimate concern that our stockpiles are low. (Worse, our manufacturing ability to replenish during any kind of war of attrition is insufficient, and we better get our act together on this...but maybe also keep quiet about it for now.)

2) Public statements from Hegseth and others (e.g., intended for China and others) are being made that are stockpiles are deep.

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By the way, you said that "Vance is leaking." Is there any evidence that Vance leaked anything at all? Or, are you just saying that yourself? The article referenced anonymous sources.