US EditionPentagon Accepts Anonymous $130M Donation to Pay Military
- In Washington on Oct 23, US President Donald Trump said a wealthy private donor provided $130 million to cover military salary shortfalls, praising them as `a friend of mine` while withholding their name.
- The federal government has been partially shut down since Oct 1 as Congress remains deadlocked over a new budget amid disputes over healthcare subsidies, following $1.02 trillion in Medicaid and CHIP cuts, the Congressional Budget Office reported.
- President Donald Trump previously signed an executive order directing the Pentagon to repurpose unused research funds, and he said the donor offered to `contribute any shortfall` at a cabinet meeting.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson called the funding shift a temporary fix and warned troops could soon miss pay if Congress fails to pass a budget, while the administration faces mounting pressure to ensure active-duty service members receive pay.
- No official confirmation has been released about the donor, and online users on X speculated about Elon Musk and Jared Isaacman among possible contributors.
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An anonymous donor gave 130 million dollars to soldiers, the identity has now been revealed, and the donation raises ethical questions.
Billionaire Donor Gives $130 Million to Pay Troops Amid Shutdown
A reclusive billionaire heir has been identified as the anonymous donor who contributed $130 million to help ensure U.S. troops receive paychecks amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Officials say the donation was accepted by the Department of Defense under its “general gift acceptance authority,” raising questions about legality, transparency, and oversight. The donor is reported to be Timothy Mellon—heir to the Mellon banking fortune …
Mystery Donor Gives $130M To Pay US Troops During Shutdown
Who writes a $130 million cheque to the Pentagon—and asks for no credit? That’s the question sparking debate in Washington, after an unnamed donor stepped in to help pay US troops during the ongoing government shutdown.The Pentagon confirmed the gift, saying it would cover shortfalls in paying America’s 1.3 million service members. President Donald Trump praised the donor as “a great gentleman” and “a big supporter of mine,” but refused to revea…
Anonymous Donor Gives $130 Million To Pentagon To Cover Military Pay During Shutdown
by Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Staff WASHINGTON D.C. (Worthy News) – The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it received an extraordinary anonymous donation of $130 million to help pay U.S. service members’ salaries during the ongoing government shutdown — a move President Donald J. Trump hailed as an act of patriotism. President Trump first revealed the donation earlier this month, saying a “wealthy friend” had stepped forward to ensure that …
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