- President Donald Trump addressed the troops aboard the USS Harry S. Truman amid the ongoing government shutdown.
- The shutdown has resulted in the freezing of military paychecks, impacting troops financially.
- Trump assured the military personnel that they would receive back pay once the government resumes normal operations.
- In addition to the back pay, the President promised a 3.8% pay raise for the troops.
- The assurance aims to alleviate concerns among military members regarding their financial well-being during the shutdown.
- Trump’s message was intended to reaffirm the government’s commitment to supporting military personnel despite the temporary funding lapse.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-tells-troops-every-last-penny-coming-despite-ongoing-government-shutdown-affecting-military-pay)
