Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., praised President Donald Trump’s “real leadership” for finding a way to pay members of the U.S. military despite the partial government shutdown, telling Newsmax the administration proved it can act decisively while Democrats in Congress refuse to govern.
Comer told “Carl Higbie FRONTLINE” that Trump’s team, led by budget chief Russell Vought, was “shuffling money around” to cover paychecks due Wednesday for enlisted service members whose families depend on timely wages.
“They’re finding savings in other areas,” said Comer, chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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