FULL: JD Vance Mixes Politics, Punches; Rallies Marines With ‘Trump Loves You.. Schumer Shutdown’ U.S. Vice President JD Vance assured Marines at Camp Pendleton that, despite the federal government shutdown, they will continue to receive their pay. “Commander in Chief Donald J. Trump is proud of you, loves you, and will do everything he can to make sure you get paid exactly as you deserve,” Vance said. He criticized Congressional Democrats for prolonging the shutdown, highlighting its impact on troops’ pay and Southern California’s local economy. The visit celebrated the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary amid military demonstrations and a highway closure over artillery safety concerns.

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