October 23, 2024 – 11:15 pm
Microsoft founder Bill Gates admitted, in a secret circle, that he donated $50 million to a non-profit organization supporting the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, the newspaper wrote. Guardian. Sources close to Gates said A New York Temsnack Regarding the donation, they wanted to keep it a secret. The offer made by the billionaire founder of Microsoft raises a surprise, because the businessman has so far refrained from taking an open political position.
According to the New York Times, Gates said, in a confidential conversation with friends, that he was concerned about the possibility of Trump winning a second presidency. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is also reportedly concerned about scaling back global health initiatives if Donald Trump becomes president again. The billionaire was able to donate the amount to Future Forward, the main outside fundraising group supporting Harris. The group does not disclose its donors.
“I support candidates who are clearly committed to advancing health care, reducing poverty, and combating climate change. I have worked with leaders across the political spectrum for a long time, but this election is very different because it has unprecedented importance, not only for Americans, but also for the most vulnerable people.” All over the world.”
Gates, who has so far tried to take a neutral stance on politics, told the New York Times.
More and more celebrities are supporting the campaigns of some US presidential candidates. Recently, Taylor Swift announced on Instagram that she will vote for Kamala Harris.
