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Trump ally who donated $130 million to pay troops amid shutdown revealed as reclusive billionaire heir: report

The anonymous donor who gave $130 million to the Pentagon to pay troops during the government shutdown has been identified as Timothy Mellon, a reclusive billionaire and a major financial backer of President Donald Trump, according to a report. Trump announced the donation on Thursday, but declined to reveal the …

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Mystery Trump ally donates $130M to cover troops’ paychecks amid shutdown chaos

The Department of War received an anonymous donation of $130 million Thursday to go toward paying U.S. troops during the government shutdown — but Congress may need to get involved for it to actually get in the hands of service members due to legal limitations. “On October 23, 2025, the …

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