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Timothy Mellon Is Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops During Shutdown

Reclusive billionaire Timothy Mellon has been identified by two people familiar with the matter as the anonymous donor who gave $130 million to the U.S. government to help pay troops during the shutdown. President Trump announced the donation but refused to name the donor, calling him a “patriot,” a “great American citizen,” and a “substantial man” while speaking aboard Air Force One en route to Malaysia. The White House declined comment, and efforts to reach Mellon failed. It’s unclear how far the money will stretch; $130 million is roughly $100 per active-duty service member.

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