Trump's Shutdown Strategy Highlights Control Over Federal Funds
TL;DR
President Trump is selectively keeping certain parts of the government operational during the shutdown, such as military pay and social benefit programs, to mitigate political fallout as the shutdown continues into its third week.
Topics:nationpolitics#federal-government#government-shutdown#military-pay#politics#social-benefits#trump
- Trump is opting some of the government out of the shutdown The Washington Post
- White House may 'run out' of funds to pay military if shutdown continues, Johnson warns Fox News
- Is it legal to use R&D money to pay troops during shutdown? Federal News Network
- 10/14/25 ☀️ AM: Punchbowl News
- Trump’s shutdown moves show he believes he controls the federal purse CNN
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