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Donald Trump claims 'anonymous billionaire' sent $130,000,000 to pay troops during US government shutdown

The US president, 79, dropped the bombshell while talking to reporters in the White House yesterday (23 October)

Madison Burgess

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Madison Burgess

Madison is a Journalist at Tyla with a keen interest in lifestyle, entertainment and culture. She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a first-class degree in Journalism Studies, and has previously written for DMG Media as a Showbiz Reporter and Audience Writer.

Donald Trump claims 'anonymous billionaire' sent $130,000,000 to pay troops during US government shutdown

The US president, 79, dropped the bombshell while talking to reporters in the White House yesterday (23 October)

Donald Trump claims 'anonymous billionaire' sent $130,000,000 to pay troops during US government shutdown

The US president, 79, dropped the bombshell while talking to reporters in the White House yesterday (23 October)

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They have shared an emotional joint message remembering their parents

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