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3. He does not have the authority to do this

Sat Oct 11, 2025, 06:53 PM

Oct 11

I am in favor of paying the troops, but this is a violation of the anti deficiency act. But, I guess none of that matters any more

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Trump authorizes troop pay amid government shutdown [View all] Jose Garcia Oct 11 OP

He does not have the authority to do this Wifes husband Oct 11 #3

Why not Rebl2 Oct 11 #4

Because he is spending that like a drunken sailor in Tijuana. travelingthrulife Oct 12 #13

Bet money troops will be paid. Silent Type Oct 11 #5

This stunt is illegal and violates the impoundment act LetMyPeopleVote Oct 11 #6

The Democrats would be happy to pass a bill to fund the troops LetMyPeopleVote Oct 12 #16

US military will use R&D money to pay troops if shutdown persists LetMyPeopleVote Oct 11 #7

He known not to piss of the troops Polybius Oct 11 #9

Guess he's worried about getting junta'd Queso Delicioso Oct 11 #10

"We Have Identified Funds To Do This" DallasNE Oct 12 #11