US EditionBillionaire Timothy Mellon Is the Mystery Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops, NYT Reports
Timothy Mellon donated $130 million to help cover military pay during the shutdown, a sum covering about $100 per service member, Pentagon confirmed under gift acceptance rules.
- Timothy Mellon is identified as the donor of $130 million intended for troop pay during the government shutdown, as reported by The New York Times.
- The donation may violate the Antideficiency Act, which prohibits federal spending beyond congressional appropriations, according to the report.
- The Pentagon accepted the donation for military compensation, translating to about $100 per service member, which is insufficient for meaningful salaries, as reported by The New York Times.
- There are legal concerns regarding private funding for military pay, as White House officials did not clarify how the donation would be used within the federal treasury.
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New York Times Identifies Mystery Donor to Troops
A few days ago, reports surfaced that an anonymous donor had given the Pentagon $130 million to help pay troops during the government shutdown. Now, the New York Times has identified him: Timothy Mellon, a banking heir and railroad magnate who is a major supporter of President Trump. The president...
Who is Timothy Mellon? The reclusive billionaire is rumored to be behind a $130 million donation to the Pentagon.
Timothy Mellon.stf/AP PhotoTimothy Mellon is a secretive billionaire who's the heir to a Gilded Age banking fortune.He's recently spent millions backing Donald Trump and RFK Jr.Now, Mellon is reportedly behind a $130 million Pentagon gift to help pay troops amid the shutdown.Timothy Mellon is the heir to a Gilded Age banking fortune. While he's not the sort to flaunt it, recent political donations have repeatedly thrust him into the spotlight.Th…
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…
NEW: Mystery Billionaire Who Donated $130 Million To Pay Troops During Shutdown Identified
The anonymous donor who donated $130 million to the federal government in order to provide paychecks to active duty service members amidst the ongoing government shutdown has been identified as Timothy Mellon, a reclusive billionaire and major financial backer of President Donald Trump. Trump announced the donation this past Thursday, but declined to reveal the donor’s name after saying he “doesn’t want the recognition.” The president again decl…
Donor who gave $130 million to pay troops is reclusive heir to Mellon fortune, ex-CT resident
WASHINGTON — Timothy Mellon, a reclusive billionaire and a major financial backer of President Donald Trump, is the anonymous private donor who gave $130 million to the U.S. government to help pay troops during the shutdown, according to two people familiar with the matter. Trump announced the donation Thursday night, but he declined to identify the person who provided the funds, only calling him a “patriot” and a friend. But the two people, who…
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