Trumpâs War on Paying Troops: Budgeting Like a Game Show
In a Biden-esque plot twist that no one asked for, President Trump waved his Commander-in-Chief wand on October 15th to magically conjure funds for paying U.S. troops amid an epic government shutdown drama. Cue Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whoâs now starring as 'Secretary of War' (because why not mix medieval titles with 21st-century chaos?). While $ doesnât lie, the Treasuryâs apparently giving side-eye to $4,100 impending federal layoffs across Education, Health, and Treasury agencies. Trumpâs Truth Social decree demands troops get paid, though how or where these âidentified fundsâ are hiding remains a national thriller. As White House ghosts evade Axios for comment, the rest of the government holds a group therapy session over 'Whoâs next?'
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Trumpâs plan to pay troops during a shutdown looks like a DIY project under a tornado: âWe found the money!â he says, as thousands of federal workers suddenly lose their jobs. Spoiler: no one knows how the budget magic works, including Pelosiâs houseplants.
When your budgetâs tighter than skinny jeans in 2010, but you declare yourself the shortage-fixing wizard. Troops might get paid, but federal workers just got fired. Classic coup plot flavor with a side of spreadsheet sorcery.
Imagine telling the Defense Secretary, âGood news, youâre now Secretary of War and, oh yeah, find money to pay the troops by Wednesday.â Sounds like the budget version of holding your breath until you turn blue.
Source: Axios | Published: 10/11/2025 | Author: Lauren Floyd
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