In an unexpected development on Thursday, President Trump revealed that a close acquaintance has made a significant financial contribution to the federal government, amounting to $130 million. This donation aims to mitigate any potential budgetary deficiencies the U.S. military might encounter during the ongoing government shutdown.

During a White House roundtable discussion, the President lauded this act of generosity, describing the benefactor as a “patriot.” He noted the individual’s preference for anonymity when he shared the news.

The conversation about this substantial donation emerged in response to a reporter’s query regarding the financial hardships faced by federal employees due to the congressional deadlock, which has led to portions of the government halting and paycheck delays. While Trump mentioned the multimillion-dollar gift, he did not clarify if it was specifically intended to cover salaries for enlisted service members.