Bill Gates Quietly Donates $50M to Pro-Harris Group Amid Concerns Over 2024 Election
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reportedly made a significant financial contribution to support Vice President Kamala Harris, donating $50 million to a political action group backing her presidential campaign. According to a report by The New York Times, Gates’ donation was made to Future Forward USA Action, a group supporting Harris’ bid for the White House. Despite the size of the donation, the billionaire has chosen not to publicly endorse Harris.
The $50 million contribution, initially meant to remain private, aligns with Gates’ long-standing focus on issues such as healthcare, poverty reduction, and climate change. In a statement provided to the outlet, Gates explained his general approach to political donations, saying, “I support candidates who demonstrate a clear commitment to improving health care, reducing poverty, and fighting climate change in the US and around the world.” However, he declined to comment specifically on the Harris donation.
🚨BREAKING: Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates has endorsed Kamala Harris for President and is donating $50 million to a PAC supporting her ahead of the election.
RETWEET to thank Gates for supporting Kamala! pic.twitter.com/VCM7O4pnQI— Protect Kamala Harris ✊ (@DisavowTrump20) October 22, 2024Advertisement
Gates, 68, reportedly has concerns about former President Donald Trump, 78, defeating Harris in the 2024 election. While the tech magnate is not known to have close ties with Harris, he has expressed appreciation for the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to combat climate change. His nonprofit organization, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has a vested interest in global health and family planning programs, areas Gates fears could face severe cuts if Trump wins a second term.
Future Forward USA Action, the group Gates donated to, does not disclose its donors, making it challenging to track the specific contributions from individuals like Gates. However, the New York Times report revealed that Gates has discussed his donation with friends, including former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg. Bloomberg, 82, also contributed to Future Forward, donating nearly $20 million earlier in the year when President Joe Biden was still expected to run for re-election.
🚨 #BREAKING: Bill Gates has put up $50 MILLION backing Kamala Harris, according to NYT
This comes just days after @elonmusk told Tucker Carlson that some billionaires are “TERRIFIED” by Trump’s promise to release the Epstein client list
Bill Gates famously flew with Epstein… pic.twitter.com/k16wHgObFB— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 22, 2024Advertisement
As the political landscape shifts toward the 2024 election, Gates’ involvement comes at a time of increasing polarization. Gates, whose estimated net worth stands at $162 billion, is among a growing list of billionaires—81 in total—supporting Harris’ campaign, according to Forbes. Meanwhile, former President Trump has garnered the backing of 50 billionaires for his 2024 White House bid.
Though Gates has historically worked with leaders from both political parties, he acknowledges that this election holds “unprecedented significance” for Americans and vulnerable populations worldwide. His substantial donation reflects concerns shared by many in the philanthropic and global health communities about the potential policy shifts under another Trump administration.
With the election approaching, the influence of big-money donors like Gates is becoming increasingly apparent, even as they choose to keep their endorsements quiet. Whether Gates’ donation will sway public opinion or bolster Harris’ campaign remains to be seen, but his financial contribution signals the high stakes of the upcoming election.
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