"President Donald Trump said an anonymous person donated $130 million to the Pentagon to account for funding shortfalls during the government shutdown. Trump made the comments on Thursday, saying a friend of his reached out and said he wanted to contribute because he loves the military. The president said the check was received that day, and he would not name the friend, adding that the person did not want the recognition. "That's what I call a patriot," Trump said."
"The Pentagon confirmed the donation in a statement to Business Insider on Friday, saying the Department of War received an anonymous $130 million donation under its "general gift acceptance authority." "The donation was made on the condition that it be used to offset the cost of Service members' salaries and benefits," Sean Parnell, chief spokesman for the Pentagon, said. The federal government shut down on October 1 after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Military members started receiving paychecks in mid-October after Trump approved the use of leftover funds from the current fiscal year."
An anonymous donor provided $130 million to the Pentagon to address funding shortfalls caused by the government shutdown. The donor reportedly contacted President Donald Trump, expressing love for the military and declining public recognition. The check was received the same day the donation was announced. The Pentagon confirmed receipt under its general gift acceptance authority and stated the funds must be used to offset the cost of service members' salaries and benefits. The federal government shutdown began on October 1 after Congress failed to pass a funding bill, and military pay resumed in mid-October using leftover fiscal-year funds.
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