Trump's Secretive Mega-Donor Timothy Mellon Boosts Campaign Fundraising

Timothy Mellon, an 81-year-old billionaire from the wealthy Mellon family, has emerged as the largest donor to Donald Trump's 2024 election campaign with a $50 million contribution. Known for his reclusive nature, Mellon has a history of supporting conservative causes and candidates, including a significant donation to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's border wall project. He has also backed independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Mellon's political views have sparked controversy, particularly his criticism of social safety net programs and his comments on black voters.