Summary
President Trump announced that funds have been found to pay military members on October 15, despite a government shutdown. He stated he directed the Secretary of War to use these funds, criticizing Democrats for the shutdown.
Key Facts
- President Trump said military members will be paid on October 15.
- He used his authority as Commander in Chief for this decision.
- Trump directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to allocate the necessary funds.
- The announcement was made on Truth Social.
- The U.S. government shutdown has lasted for eleven days.
- Trump criticized Democrats for the shutdown, describing it as a danger to national security.
- The comment followed news about federal worker layoffs due to the shutdown.
