tigerred59
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Mystery donor gives $130m to US military for paying troops during shutdown
An unnamed donor is giving $130m (£100m) to the Pentagon to help pay US troops during the government shutdown, sparking ethics concerns.
US defence officials confirmed the gift, which President Donald Trump said will make up for shortfalls in paying the country's 1.32m service members, but declined to identify the donor.
Trump has provided a few clues, though, saying on Saturday "he's a big supporter of mine" and a US citizen.
The government shut down more than three weeks ago, after lawmakers failed to approve a funding deal. The Trump administration paid troops last week by shifting $8bn from military research, but it is unclear what will happen on the next payday at the end of the month.
I am predicting, that a military CUE is gonna be in play should Trump try to gain absolute control and power should his cheating obstructions fail in next years election. Trust me on this. Even if the Dem's take over both houses, I don't see Trump adhering to anything they do or say and will in fact force our military into defending his desires.
