An anonymous donor gave $130 million to the U.S. Department of War to pay troops during the Democrats’ government shutdown.

President Donald Trump on Thursday said a “friend” sent the check to the government as military members’ paychecks are on hold, Fox News reported Friday.

“He called us the other day and said, ‘I’d like to contribute any shortfall you have because of the Democrat shutdown. I’d like to contribute personally, because I love the military and I love the country,'” the president recalled.

Trump said he would not reveal the individual’s name unless he was granted permission, adding that the person did not present the gift for recognition.

In a statement to Fox, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said, “On October 23, 2025, the Department of War accepted an anonymous donat

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