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Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Reclusive billionaire Timothy Mellon has been identified as the anonymous donor who contributed $130 million to help pay US troops during the ongoing government shutdown, a move that may violate federal law, with Mellon having a history of significant political donations supporting Trump and other Republican causes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNBC
Timothy Mellon, an heir to the Mellon banking family, is identified as the mystery donor who contributed $130 million to help fund U.S. military salaries during the government shutdown, though the donation may violate federal law and is unlikely to cover the full costs of military pay. Mellon is a longtime Trump supporter and grandson of former Treasury Secretary Andrew Mellon.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Reclusive billionaire Timothy Mellon donated $50 million to a pro-Trump super PAC, Make America Great Again Inc., significantly boosting its financial resources for the 2024 election. This donation, one of the largest single disclosed contributions ever, comes shortly after Trump was convicted of 34 felonies and will be used for extensive advertising campaigns. Mellon has also been a major donor to a super PAC supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raising questions about his political loyalties.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Donald Trump's presidential campaign received a significant $50 million boost from conservative billionaire Timothy Mellon, contributing to the "MAGA Inc" Super-Pac's $68 million intake last month. This donation came shortly after Trump was convicted on 34 charges related to falsifying business records. Mellon's contribution has enabled pro-Trump allies to outspend President Joe Biden's supporters in recent weeks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Conservative billionaire Timothy Mellon has donated $75 million to a super PAC supporting Donald Trump and $25 million to a pro-Robert Kennedy Jr. group, making up 42% of the total funds raised by these organizations. Mellon's contributions are significant for both candidates' campaigns, with MAGA Inc. planning to use the funds to target Black and Latino voters and support Trump's efforts in key Rust Belt states.