Trumps mysterious ally anonymously donates $130 million to pay US troops amid government shutdown; can Pentagon use it?

Amid a federal government shutdown, the US Department of Defense accepted an unprecedented $130 million anonymous donation to cover active-duty military paychecks. President Trump acknowledged the gift from a friend while speculation about the donor's identity, including Elon Musk and Jared Isaacman, circulates. The acceptance raises legal and ethical concerns regarding congressional appropriations for military salaries.