The Pentagon, pictured in Arlington, Va., has accepted an anonymous US$130-million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown.

The Pentagon confirmed Friday that it has accepted an anonymous US$130-million gift to help pay members of the military during the government shutdown, raising ethical questions after President Donald Trump had announced that a friend had offered the gift to defray any shortfalls.

While large and unusual, the gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks. The Trump administration told Congress last week that it used US$6.5-billion to make payroll. The next payday is coming within the week, and it is unclear if the administration will again move money around to ensure the military d

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