Trump Directs Funds to Pay Military Amid Government Shutdown
NewsNationNovember 5, 20251 min8,668 views
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- 🎯 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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