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President Donald trump announced Saturday that military service members will receive their pay checks during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
in a post on true socialTrump said he had directed the Secretary of War pete hegseth Citing his authority as Commander in Chief in taking this decision, he used “all available funds” to ensure compensation to the troops.
The shutdown, which began Oct. 1, has left many federal workers without pay. While most government employees have been furloughed and are not receiving compensation, active-duty military personnel are facing the possibility of not receiving their scheduled salaries on October 15.
Trump’s intervention ensures that service members will be paid on time. The source of funds to cover military salaries has not been publicly disclosed.
Independent The White House has been contacted for comment.
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