Summary
President Trump has instructed the Defense Secretary to find money to pay U.S. troops during a government shutdown. The plan involves using available funds as troops' pay is set to run out. The administration also plans to lay off at least 4,100 federal employees.
Key Facts
- President Trump directed the Defense Secretary to ensure U.S. troops are paid despite a government shutdown.
- Troops' pay is expected to run out by Wednesday.
- The Trump administration announced planned layoffs of at least 4,100 government workers.
- President Trump used a social media platform to announce his directive.
- The directive asks Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to use all available funds to pay troops by October 15th.
- It is unclear where the necessary funds will come from or how it might impact other government agencies.
- The White House has not commented on the funding plan.
- Specific federal agencies targeted for layoffs have not been detailed.
