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Amid the shutdown chaos, President Trump took decisive action to ensure the safety and security of U.S. military personnel. Facing the threat that the shutdown might delay paychecks for over 1.3 million troops scheduled for October 15th, he ordered the Department of Defense to reallocate available funds to guarantee military salaries. This move effectively bypassed Congressional gridlock and underscored the importance of maintaining military readiness and morale.