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Billionaire Heir Timothy Mellon Revealed as $130 Million Shutdown Donor
A major donor who contributed $130 million to pay troops during the 2018 government shutdown has been identified as Timothy Mellon, a reclusive billionaire and member of the wealthy Mellon family.
A Trump ally who donated $130 million to pay troops amid the 2018-2019 government shutdown has been identified as Timothy Mellon, a reclusive billionaire and major financial backer of politicians, according to a report. Mellon's identity was revealed through an investigation by a news organization. The donation was made in February 2018, during a record-breaking partial shutdown that lasted for 35 days.
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