- President Donald Trump addressed concerns regarding the impact of a government shutdown on military paychecks.
- During his address to the troops aboard the USS Harry S. Truman, Trump reassured them that they would receive back pay despite the temporary freeze caused by the shutdown.
- He emphasized that the delay in paychecks was a result of the ongoing government shutdown, affecting military personnel.
- Trump assured the troops that once the situation is resolved, they would not only receive their full back pay but also an anticipated 3.8% pay raise.
- This reassurance was aimed at alleviating concerns amongst military members worried about the financial implications of the shutdown.
- The government shutdown had significant implications, particularly freezing pay for service members, although steps were in place to eventually compensate them.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-tells-troops-every-last-penny-coming-despite-ongoing-government-shutdown-affecting-military-pay)
