Remember, not that long ago, we had a government shutdown and the troops were not going to get paid. And then Trump just basically violated the law and used funds he was not allowed to use in order to get them [troops] paid and avert a political problem for him. So you're right to raise these questions, Jim. We are in unprecedented times with a completely lawless administration. But it doesn't mean that Congress shouldn't try. (05:36–05:44)
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Asserts that Trump illegally redirected funds to pay troops during a government shutdown.
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