Trump promises sailor pay raises during Navy celebration, criticizes Democrats

independent.co.uk

President Trump promised Navy sailors pay raises during a 250th-anniversary celebration, despite the ongoing government shutdown. He politicized the event, criticizing Democrats for the shutdown and attempting to incite boos against former President Obama. Service members face missed paychecks if the shutdown continues. The speech touched on various topics, including military history, immigration, and law enforcement deployments, with Trump admitting it felt like a rally.


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