WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned Saturday on Fact Social that he has directed Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth to “use all obtainable funds” to make sure troops obtain their pay on Oct. 15 amid the continuing federal authorities shutdown.
“We now have recognized funds to do that, and Secretary Hegseth will use them to pay our troops,” Trump wrote.
The U.S. federal authorities entered a shutdown on Oct. 1, marking the primary shutdown in practically seven years. Troops are susceptible to not receiving their subsequent paycheck on Oct. 15.
Supply: Xinhua
