Trump, Patel Confirm FBI Special Agents Will Get Paid During Shutdown
The military will also be paid, according to the president.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche (L) gestures to President Donald Trump as he speaks during a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House on Oct. 15, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
FBI special agents will receive their paychecks despite the government shutdown, according to President Donald Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel.
The news came on Oct. 15 as Patel appeared at a press conference with Trump, who noted that more workers than just FBI special agents were still getting paid.
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