Who is Timothy Mellon? Billionaire behind Trump's $130 million military donation amid federal shutdown

Reclusive billionaire Timothy Mellon, heir to a banking fortune, has been revealed as the anonymous $130 million donor ensuring U.S. troops' salaries during the 2025 government shutdown. Mellon, a major conservative financier, has also heavily backed pro-Trump super PACs and border initiatives, reflecting his anti-government ideology.