President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to use all available funds to ensure that US troops receive their paychecks on October 15, despite the ongoing government shutdown, triggered by a standoff between Republicans and Democrats. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump criticised Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer and the Democrats for the impasse, accusing them of holding the military and national security “hostage.” Trump said, “Every day gets better” - a remark by Schumer - is “wrong,” warning that without action from the Democrats, troops could miss their pay, “I DISAGREE! If nothing is done, because of ‘Leader’ Chuck Schumer and the Democrats, our Brave Troops will miss the paychecks they are rightfully due on October 15th,” Trump wrote.

He added, “That is why I

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