Karoline Leavitt: “1.3 million active duty troops will work now without pay.”

“The vice President did as well, but I just want to make sure the American public understand what the Democrats have done to our government. In our country, 1.3 million active duty troops will work now without pay. Critical food assistance for low income women, infants and children will now lapse. No new mothers or children are allowed to join this critical program because of the Democrats decision to shut down the government.” (28:18–28:23)

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