Oct. 24 (UPI) -- An anonymous ally of President Donald Trump has donated $130 million that will help to pay the U.S. military during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The Defense Department confirmed the donation on Friday and said it is intended to fund the military.
"The donation was made on the condition that it be used to offset the cost of service members' salaries and benefits," Defense Department spokesman Sean Parnell told CNN.
Parnell said the funds were donated via the Pentagon's general gift acceptance authority.
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