【Latest News: The U.S. military accepts a $130 million donation to pay soldiers' salaries】
On October 24, 2025, Washington time, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated in a statement:
The Pentagon has accepted a $130 million (130 million dollars) donation to help pay the salaries of military personnel during the federal government shutdown. The purpose of accepting the donation is to offset the costs of military personnel's salaries and benefits.
Additional information:
Previously, Trump said that a friend provided this donation to cover any shortfall. Although large and unusual, this donation is just a drop in the bucket compared to the billions needed to pay soldiers' salaries.
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