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Miliary private funder

 Yes, the identity of the private individual who volunteered to fund military pay during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown has been revealed as Timothy Mellon, a reclusive billionaire heir to the Mellon banking fortune and a major financial supporter of President Trump.

Key Details:
  • The Donation: On October 23, 2025, the Pentagon accepted a $130 million anonymous gift from Mellon to help cover salaries for the approximately 1.3 million active-duty service members amid the shutdown, which entered its fourth week. This amount equates to roughly $100 per service member and is intended to offset potential shortfalls in paychecks.
  • Background: Trump first announced the donation publicly on October 23, describing the donor as a "very generous patriot" and "friend" who preferred anonymity but stepped up due to the budget impasse. The funds were accepted under the Department of Defense's general gift authority, though this move has sparked legal debates.
  • Revelation: The New York Times identified Mellon on October 25, 2025, citing two sources familiar with the matter. Mellon, known for past large donations to Republican causes (including $53 million to Texas border wall efforts in 2021), has not publicly commented.
Controversies:
  • Legality: Critics, including Democrats and budget experts like Bill Hoagland of the Bipartisan Policy Center, argue the donation may violate the Antideficiency Act, which prohibits federal agencies from accepting private funds to replace congressional appropriations or exceed allocated budgets. The Pentagon maintains it's permissible for emergency offsets.
  • Sufficiency: While the gift provides short-term relief, it's far short of the military's full monthly payroll (estimated at $6.6 billion biweekly). The administration has also redirected unused research funds via executive order, but experts warn these are temporary fixes without congressional action.
This unprecedented use of private funds highlights the shutdown's strain on federal operations, with Trump vowing to prioritize military pay despite the partisan standoff. If you're referring to a different context or need more on the shutdown's timeline, let me know!

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