President Donald Trump delivers remarks throughout a press convention on the White Home together with Secretary of Protection Pete Hegseth.
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In a put up on Reality Social, President Trump mentioned he has “recognized funds” to make sure the energetic navy will get paid subsequent week, as Congress stalls over negotiations to reopen the federal authorities.
“I’m utilizing my authority, as Commander in Chief, to direct our Secretary of Conflict, Pete Hegseth, to make use of all out there funds to get our Troops PAID on October fifteenth. We now have recognized funds to do that, and Secretary Hegseth will use them to PAY OUR TROOPS,” Trump mentioned.
Energetic-duty troops risked lacking their first full paychecks on Wednesday, October 15.
Secretary of Protection Pete Hegseth reposted Trump’s social media put up on X stating, “President Trump delivers for the troops.”
A White Home official not approved to talk publicly says that the Protection Division will have the ability to use analysis and improvement funding to pay service members. These funds can be found for 2 years, the official mentioned however they didn’t present additional particulars on how a lot cash is put aside.
President Trump beforehand mentioned he would guarantee energetic navy can be paid regardless of the shutdown.
“We are going to get our service members each final penny,” Trump mentioned at a Navy occasion in Norfolk, Virginia, final weekend. “Don’t fret about it,”
