The U.S. government is on the verge of a shutdown with just 24 hours left, but Trump has suddenly announced that he will attend an upcoming meeting of senior military officers and has revealed the content of the meeting, stating that there is one important message he must deliver in person.

Trump and Hagel

Recently, Trump announced that he would attend the global meeting of senior military officers on the 30th and deliver a speech. This meeting was ordered by Defense Secretary Hagel and approximately 800 senior U.S. military officers were urgently recalled around the world. The large scale of this meeting has made it even more mysterious.

Notably, Trump decided to participate at the last moment, just 24 hours before the meeting. Previously, he had stated that he was completely unaware of this meeting, and if the military invited him, he would attend. But when the opportunity came, Trump quickly seized this platform to address the top leaders of the military.

According to reports, Trump's sudden decision disrupted Hagel's original arrangements and added new security pressures to this large-scale and almost unprecedented military gathering. Trump described the meeting very briefly, saying that there was one sentence he must deliver in person, which was to emphasize "team spirit" to the military officers.

Hagel

According to Trump, this meeting is more like a "praise session," focusing on praising, complimenting, and showing affection for the military officers who have worked hard. More than 800 senior officers have rushed back to hear Trump's praise, but things might not be as simple as they seem.

Although Trump emphasized "team spirit," Defense Secretary Hagel's agenda seems different. According to insiders, Hagel has set the core theme of this meeting as "soldier spirit," a slogan he has repeatedly emphasized since taking office. Analysts believe that this meeting may be a key step for him to further unify the army's ideology and strengthen loyalty within the command system.

Trump's first term saw a government shutdown

It is worth noting that September 30 is not only the day of the meeting, but also the end of the current fiscal year in the United States, making this time extremely sensitive. Federal government funds will run out at midnight on September 30, and if the two parties cannot reach an agreement on the budget bill by then, some government agencies will face a "shutdown."

This coincidence has raised many questions: why choose a time when the government may shut down to call together senior officers from around the world? Is it related to dealing with potential political crises? Trump's attendance has raised concerns about the politicization of the military. Some scholars believe that this is a "political performance" aimed at the media and American public.

Senior U.S. military officers

There are many speculations about the true purpose of this meeting. One voice suggests it may be related to adjustments in national security strategy, involving the reduction of general officers. Another voice believes this meeting could be a loyalty test for the high-ranking officials of the military by the Trump administration. There are also opinions that it is preparation for the upcoming government shutdown.

In short, this matter is certainly not as simple as Trump says. Such a large-scale gathering of senior officers brings significant logistical and security challenges. Some senior officers may also bring at least one assistant and communication personnel, plus Trump's decision to attend. Many netizens joked that if something happens, it would be a "total loss."

The U.S. side has also realized this and is strengthening security measures. This unprecedented military gathering, which appears to be a morale-boosting mobilization meeting on the surface, has become an important window for observing the development of the relationship between U.S. politics and the military. Its real purpose is worth paying attention to.

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