Billionaire Timothy Mellon may keep a low profile, but he donates substantial amounts to players in Washington. Now, he has just been identified by The New York Times as the anonymous donor of the $130 million to help pay troops during the federal government shutdown.
As the U.S. government shutdown approaches its 29th day, President Donald Trump turned to the banking heir to help ensure the hundreds of thousands of service members, including members of the military, are paid.
