Trump says private donor gave $130 million to cover military pay during shutdown
Donald Trump,Pentagon,Government Shutdown
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that a wealthy private donor has provided $130 million to the U.S. government to cover potential shortfalls in military salaries caused by the ongoing government shutdown.
Speaking at a White House event, Trump praised the wealthy donor as a patriot and a “friend of mine," but declined to name him.
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