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Trump directs use of funds to pay troops amid shutdown, citing authority as commander-in-chief.
President Donald Trump directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to use available funds to ensure military personnel receive paychecks on October 15 amid a government shutdown that began on October 1.
Trump, citing his authority as commander-in-chief, blamed Democrats and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for the funding impasse, accusing them of endangering national security and military morale.
The White House reported 1.3 million active-duty service members remain unpaid, with military families facing increased financial strain, including a 34% rise in food pantry usage.
While the administration claims funds have been identified to cover troop pay, the legality of the move remains under scrutiny.
The shutdown has also triggered workforce reductions, with over 4,200 federal employees terminated, primarily in the Treasury Department.
Trump ordena el uso de fondos para pagar a las tropas en medio del cierre, citando su autoridad como comandante en jefe.