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- Bill Gates privately said he donated $50 million to a pro-Harris super PAC, The New York Times reports (newsbreak.com)
Gates Donates to Pro-Harris PAC
Bill Gates has reportedly made a significant donation to a super-PAC supporting Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Sources close to the matter claim the donation amounts to $50 million.
The donation was reportedly made to Future Forward USA Action, the nonprofit arm of the PAC. This organization does not publicly disclose its donors, meaning Gates’ contribution would remain private.
Gates’ Stance on Politics
Gates has declined to confirm or deny the donation but stated that this election is “different.” He has previously expressed support for candidates committed to healthcare, poverty reduction, and climate change.
In the past, Gates has stated that he refrains from making large political donations. However, he has praised Harris’s candidacy, calling her a “younger” leader who focuses on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
Billionaires in the Political Arena
Gates’ donation highlights the growing involvement of billionaires in American elections. Other notable figures have also faced speculation about their political affiliations.
Former President Trump claimed that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pledged support for him, but the company denied this. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon also refuted Trump’s claim that he had endorsed him.
In contrast, Elon Musk has openly declared his support for Trump. His super PAC has spent over $100 million in election-related efforts, primarily supporting Trump and opposing Harris.
Musk recently pledged to give away $1 million daily to swing-state voters who support his petition for free speech and gun rights.