President Donald Trump pledged pay raises ahead of an event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy. He told military personnel, “I want you to know that despite the current Democrat-induced shutdown, we will get our service members every last penny. Don’t worry about it. And even more, because I’m supporting the across-the-board pay raises for every sailor and service member of the U.S. Armed Forces.”
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NORFOLK, Virginia — President Donald Trump pledged to raise salaries for thousands of service members during a Sunday afternoon speech to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy, as the government shutdown continues.
“I want you to know that despite the current Democrat-induced shutdown, we will get our service members every last penny. Don’t worry about it,” Trump told sailors at Naval Station Norfolk, who clapped in approval. “And even more, because I’m supporting the across-the-board pay raises for every sailor and service member of the U.S. Armed Forces.“
President Donald Trump speaks during a celebration for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Harry S. Truman at Naval Station Norfolk, Sunday Oct. 5, 2025 in Norfolk, Va., as first lady Melania Trump sits on stage and listens. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington is embroiled in day five of a federal shutdown after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a compromise before the Oct. 1 deadline.
