Reclusive Billionaire Timothy Mellon Donates $130 Million to Support Troops During Shutdown

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Timothy Mellon, a private billionaire and top Trump supporter, secretly donated $130 million to pay military and federal workers during the government shutdown, raising questions about legality and transparency, amid ongoing budget disputes.
- This mysterious billionaire and top Trump backer is behind a $130 million donation to pay troops during the government shutdown, report says Fortune
- Timothy Mellon Is Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops During Shutdown The New York Times
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- Pentagon to use $130 million donation from anonymous Trump ‘friend’ to pay military members CNN
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