A U.S. Army service member. REUTERS/Mike Blake
As reported by New York Times
U.S. President Trump announced an anonymous benefactor who donated $130 million to pay military salaries during the government shutdown. According to unofficial sources, the donor turned out to be the financial sponsor of Donald Trump and the Republican Party – billionaire Timothy Mellon. The information has not yet been officially confirmed publicly.
According to materials, Mellon began supporting the Republican Party during Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, with at least $50 million directed toward financing the campaign. This is one of the largest single donations in recent years.
The Department of Defense said the donation was accepted in accordance with the general rules regarding gifts.
The donation was made on the condition that it would be used to offset the costs of salaries and benefits for service members
Context and Consequences of the Donation
There are about 1.3 million service members in the U.S. Army. If you consider the amounts, $130 million is equivalent to about $100 per service member.
The United States is currently experiencing a government shutdown because Congress has not approved the budget for fiscal year 2025 by the set date. This is leading to the halt of some government operations and the shutdown of some federal agencies.
Timothy Mellon is an American billionaire and businessman, owning assets related to railroads and other sectors in several states. His wealth is estimated at about $14.1 billion. He is known as one of the key figures in financial support for the Republican Party and campaigns connected with Donald Trump.
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