Fact Check: Are Secret Service Agents Unpaid During Shutdown?

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Claimant: Tim Scott (R)

Claim: Secret Service agents remain unpaid during the partial government shutdown.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Despite the shutdown, funding shifts have ensured Secret Service personnel continue receiving paychecks.

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Date: 05/01/2026

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Last Updated on May 1, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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