Breaking news: Secretive donor gives $50 million to pro-Trump group

One of the biggest political donations ever disclosed came from Timothy Mellon.

View in browser|nytimes.com June 20, 2024 BREAKING NEWS Ash Ponders for The New York Times Timothy Mellon, Secretive Donor, Gives $50 Million to Pro-Trump Group Timothy Mellon, a reclusive heir to a Gilded Age fortune, donated $50 million to a super PAC supporting Donald Trump the day after the former president was convicted of 34 felonies, according to new federal filings. Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018