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Trump Directs Funds to Pay Military Amid Government Shutdown

NewsNationNovember 5, 20251 min8,668 views
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Military Pay During Shutdown

  • 🎯 President Trump has directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to use all available funds to ensure military servicemembers are paid.
  • 🗓️ This directive aims to guarantee payment by Wednesday, October 15th, despite the ongoing government shutdown.

Funding Source Identified

  • 💡 A senior administration official confirmed that the Office of Management and Budget is redirecting money from research and development projects within the Department of War.
  • 💰 This reallocation of funds is the identified method to cover military salaries during the shutdown.

Broader Shutdown Impact

  • ⚠️ The military pay directive comes amidst significant fallout from the shutdown, with over 4,000 employees already fired.
  • 📉 More reductions in force are expected in the coming days as the shutdown continues.
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