Katherine Thompson, a former senior Trump administration official at the Pentagon under Hegseth, is raising alarm bells about classified information that suggests the U.S. military faces far more serious supply challenges than the public has been told, particularly regarding critical munitions needed to counter threats from both Iran and China.Appearing on MS NOW, Thompson was described by the host as a "unicorn"—a rare Trump insider willing to publicly discuss concerns within the administration about the ongoing Iran conflict and military readiness.She said that, although people don't like to admit it, "we are subject to scarcity" when it comes to weaponry, especially as we have China "on the rise." The host chimed in that the idea was "terrifying," and Thompson agreed.Thompson emphasized that critical information about U.S. military stockpiles remains hidden from public view. "A lot of this is behind the classified curtain," she stated, further noting that media reports have uncovered some of the issue.When discussing the severity of potential stockpile depletion, Thompson herself said the reports would be worrying. "The numbers that they've put out publicly in these reports, if true, and if they reflect what's actually, you know, inside the building, I would certainly be concerned about our ability to continue to prosecute this campaign," let alone engage in future conflicts.Her willingness to go on record as an administration insider—and the way the host characterized her appearance as a rare moment of candor from the Trump world—underscores how unusual it is for officials to publicly acknowledge military readiness challenges that remain classified at higher levels.