**Vice President J.D. Vance Reassures Marines Amid Government Shutdown**
Vice President J.D. Vance addressed U.S. Marines at Camp Pendleton, assuring them that they will continue to receive their paychecks despite the ongoing government shutdown. Speaking during the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary celebration, Vance criticized congressional Democrats for the funding impasse.
Appearing alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Second Lady Usha Vance, Vance praised the troops and conveyed a message of support from President Donald Trump.
“I bring greetings today from our commander in chief, Donald J. Trump, and he wanted me to tell each and every single one of you that he’s proud of you, that he loves you,” Vance said. “And despite the Schumer shutdown, he is going to do everything he can to make sure you get paid exactly what you deserve.”
**Trump Administration Takes Action to Ensure Military Pay**
Vance singled out congressional Democrats, saying, “Congressional Democrats seem to want to keep the government shut down, even though it would mean that a lot of you would not get your paychecks.” He also joked that failing to pay enlisted Marines could negatively affect local bars in Southern California.
In response to the shutdown, Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) introduced legislation aimed at ensuring military pay continues once unobligated funds run out. Earlier in the week, President Trump directed Defense Secretary Hegseth to use “all available funds” to guarantee troops’ paychecks during the funding lapse.
Meanwhile, Democrats have prioritized negotiations on expiring health care tax credits before agreeing to reopen the government.
**Vance Backs Trump While Schumer Criticizes Administration**
J.D. Vance praised President Trump for his efforts to ensure Marines continue to receive pay despite the shutdown and emphasized ongoing support for the U.S. Armed Forces.
Last week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accused President Trump and White House budget chief Russell Vought of using Americans as “pawns” in the shutdown standoff.
The shutdown has already prompted approximately 4,200 federal layoffs, affecting employees at agencies including Health and Human Services, Treasury, and Education.
Despite a last-minute Pentagon effort to secure troop pay, the shutdown persists with no resolution in sight.
**Economic Impact of the Shutdown**
Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi warned that the shutdown could last five to six weeks, noting that the temporary pay solution only delays an inevitable breaking point.
Fellow economist Brendan LaCerda added that disruptions could sharply escalate after a month, impacting federal contractors, welfare payments, and overall consumer and investor confidence.
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