Trump Hosts Navy Celebration During Shutdown: “The Show Must Go On!”
Amidst the government shutdown, Donald Trump will host a Navy celebration this weekend to honor the Navy’s 250th birthday, joined by the first lady and military officials. The event, expected to be large, comes as active-duty servicemembers are working without pay during the shutdown, with their paychecks potentially stopping on October 15th. Trump, who will receive a paycheck, has blamed Democratic leaders for trying to disrupt the celebration, while Republicans and Democrats continue to clash over funding bills and healthcare provisions. Trump has a history of military celebrations, including a recent and costly Army celebration.
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