Who is Timothy Mellon, the billionaire who reportedly donated $130M to help pay troops?

Oct 28, 2025 - 04:00
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Who is Timothy Mellon, the billionaire who reportedly donated $130M to help pay troops?
The anonymous donor who gave the Defense Department $130 million to partially cover the salaries of military personnel amid the government shutdown was identified as billionaire Timothy Mellon, The New York Times reported. Mellon, an 83-year-old resident of Saratoga, Wyo., has donated frequently to President Trump and Republican groups in recent years. Speaking to reporters…