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Trump celebrated the Navy’s 250th anniversary in Norfolk, Va., despite a government shutdown leaving military personnel working without pay.

The shutdown began Wednesday after Senate Democrats rejected budget continuation efforts, citing concerns over Americans’ rising healthcare costs.

NORFOLK, Va. — President Trump did not let the government shutdown interfere with a stop in Virginia on Sunday to salute the Navy as it celebrates its 250th anniversary .

“I believe, ‘THE SHOW MUST GO ON!’” Trump posted Friday night on his social media site. And he wrote before leaving the White House for Naval Station Norfolk, “This will be a show of Naval aptitude and strength.”

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