"The Pentagon confirmed on Friday that it accepted an anonymous $130 million donation to help fund military pay during the ongoing government shutdown an extraordinary move made under its general gift acceptance authority, which allows private contributions for specified purposes. The donation was made on the condition that it be used to offset the cost of service members' salaries and benefits, said Sean Parnell, the Pentagon's chief spokesman, in a statement to The New York Times."
"The decision has prompted questions about whether the move violates the Antideficiency Act a federal law that bars agencies from spending money beyond what Congress has appropriated, or from accepting voluntary services. Additionally, under Pentagon policy, any gift exceeding $10,000 that benefits service members or their families must undergo an ethics review. Donations from foreign individuals or entities are subject to additional layers of scrutiny before acceptance. Notably, the Pentagon declined to say whether the donor is an American or a foreign national."
The Pentagon accepted an anonymous $130 million donation to help fund military pay during the government shutdown under its general gift acceptance authority. The donation was conditioned to offset service members' salaries and benefits, and Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell acknowledged the contribution. The amount covers less than a day's worth of typical military payroll, which Politico reports averages about $6.5 billion per pay period. President Trump said a private friend offered the funds, calling the donor a patriot. Legal and ethical questions arose, including potential conflicts with the Antideficiency Act and Pentagon rules requiring ethics reviews for gifts over $10,000, and additional scrutiny for foreign donors.
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