Private Donor to Cover Military Paychecks
President Donald Trump announced that a private donor will cover shortfalls in military salaries during the government shutdown.
A $130 million private donation will be used to cover any shortfalls in military pay, according to the president.
"I actually have a man who is a very wealthy person, he said, 'If there is any money necessary, shortfall for the paying of the troops, I will pay it,'"
Despite the announcement, the identity of the private donor remains unknown, with both Trump and the Department of Defense declining to disclose the information.
The president had previously signaled that a private donor was willing to pay for troops' salaries, with the first paycheck being funded using money from the Pentagon's research and development funds.
Author's summary: Trump announces private donor to cover military pay.
- Private donation of $130 million to cover military pay shortfalls
- Identity of private donor unknown
- First military paycheck funded using Pentagon's research and development funds