Mellon Heir Donates $130 Million to Fund US Troops During Shutdown
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Timothy Mellon, an heir to the Mellon banking family, is identified as the mystery donor who contributed $130 million to help fund U.S. military salaries during the government shutdown, though the donation may violate federal law and is unlikely to cover the full costs of military pay. Mellon is a longtime Trump supporter and grandson of former Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon.
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