Who is Trump's new mega-donor, Timothy Mellon? With a $50m (£39.5m) donation made on 31 May, 81-year-old Timothy Mellon has become the largest donor to the former president so far during this electoral cycle. Mr Mellon, the heir to the Pittsburgh-based Mellon banking family, also has been the biggest donor to independent candidate Robert F Kennedy's campaign. Known as a recluse, the Wyoming-based Mr Mellon avoids the spotlight and social circles of other US billionaires. Getty Images Mr Mellon's grandfather Andrew was treasury secretary between between 1921 and 1932Who is Timothy Mellon?

Source: Forbes June 22, 2024 16:51 UTC