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Trump Salutes Navy’s 250th in Norfolk as Shutdown Freezes Troop Pay

The ceremony proceeded at Naval Station Norfolk under a funding lapse that has furloughed civilians and left active-duty service members working without pay.

The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier sails in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Norfolk, Va., Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
United States President Donald J Trump delivers remarks to a crowd at an America250 rally in Des Moines, Iowa, United States on July 3, 2025. Photo by Kyle Mazza / UNF News via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM
Crew members stand on the flight deck aboard the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Norfolk, Va., Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
President Donald Trump speaks to a gathering of top U.S. military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Overview

  • President Donald Trump visited Naval Station Norfolk on Sunday to headline the Navy's 250th anniversary event dubbed 'Titans of the Sea – A Salute to the Fleet.'
  • Before departing, Trump posted 'THE SHOW MUST GO ON!' on Truth Social and asserted the celebration would be the largest in the Navy’s history.
  • After arriving, he went aboard the USS George H.W. Bush, spoke with sailors, and handed out challenge coins as a crowd of dress-white sailors gathered on the pier.
  • Trump blamed Democrats for the shutdown, while Democrats pointed to expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and sought to reverse Medicaid cuts, reflecting a continued funding standoff.
  • The visit followed a week of Pentagon-focused moves as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared an end to 'woke' culture, outlined new fitness standards, and convened global military leaders in Virginia.