Summary
President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to use existing funds to pay active military members during a government shutdown. He made the announcement on social media, stating that funds have been identified to ensure troops receive their paychecks on October 15th.
Key Facts
- President Trump instructed the Pentagon to use available money to pay the military during the government shutdown.
- The decision was announced on Truth Social, a platform where President Trump often shares updates.
- Active-duty military personnel were at risk of not receiving paychecks on October 15th due to the shutdown.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth supported the decision, reposting the information on X.
- A White House official mentioned that research and development funds, available for two years, will be used for this purpose.
- President Trump reassured service members at a recent Navy event that they would still be paid.
