Summary
President Donald Trump visited Naval Station Norfolk to celebrate the Navy’s 250th anniversary despite a government shutdown. The government shutdown has led to military personnel working without pay and federal employees being furloughed. The event could be affected by ongoing political disagreements over the shutdown.
Key Facts
- President Trump attended a celebration for the Navy’s 250th anniversary in Norfolk, Virginia.
- The event continued despite a government shutdown that started on Wednesday.
- The shutdown has resulted in military personnel working without pay and some federal employees being furloughed.
- President Trump blamed Democrats for the shutdown in a social media post.
- The shutdown has stalled infrastructure and energy projects in some Democratic-run areas.
- There is political tension over the budgeting process and funding issues.
- Trump has discussed using U.S. cities for military training and spoke about combating internal threats.
