The Pentagon announced plans to use a $130 million donation from an anonymous supporter of President Donald Trump to pay military service members amid the ongoing government shutdown. According to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell , the donation was accepted under the department's "general gift acceptance authority" with the condition that it be used to offset service members' salaries and benefits.

The donation, which was made on Thursday (October 23), comes as the Trump administration seeks ways to ensure military pay despite the budget impasse. President Trump revealed that the donor, described as a "friend," wanted to help cover any shortfall due to the shutdown , expressing love for the military and the country.

However, the legality of using the funds without Congressiona

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