President Donald Trump on Thursday announced during a Cabinet roundtable that an anonymous donor has pledged to help cover military pay for troops impacted by the government shutdown.
The private donation comes the same day Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill that would have covered the paychecks of servicemembers, Transportation Security Administration employees, and air traffic controllers.
Trump said the donor, who did not want his identity disclosed, has agreed to donate $130 million to the federal government to help cover the spending shortfall. The $130 million check has already been received, the Epoch Times reported.
Imagine if voluntary contributions funded agencies during shutdowns. Airlines have an obvious reason to fund FAA. Reputable food companies and pharmaceutical companies FDA. Leftists and decent people too for SNAP. Defense contractors could show their patriotism by funding DOD system development. Greenies could fund EPA.
I fear we would quickly find how little support many agencies have.
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