New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Donald Trump announced on Saturday, October 11, that he has directed Pete Hegseth, whom he referred to as his "Secretary of War," to use all available funds to ensure troops are paid by October 15th. Citing his authority as Commander in Chief, Donald Trump stated that the necessary funds have been identified and will be released for payment.

He also blamed Democrats for "holding" the military in a reference to the Republicans-Democrats stalemate, causing the government shutdown, as he called on them to "OPEN THE GOVERNMENT".

Donald Trump said, "Chuck Schumer recently said, "Every day gets better" during their Radical Left Shutdown. I DISAGREE! If nothing is done, because of "Leader" Chuck Schumer and the Democrats,...