Rumor has it that billionaire Bill Gates is donating $50 million to support Ms. Harris

Billionaire Bill Gates is said to have donated about $50 million to a non-profit organization supporting the election campaign of US Vice President Kamala Harris.

After decades of staying out of politics, the donations mark a significant shift in Gates’ political strategy. The New York Times , citing three people familiar with the matter, said the donations were made in secret. Gates had never publicly endorsed Harris before.

Billionaire Bill Gates attends an event in Berlin (Germany) on October 14, 2024

The donation was made to Future Forward USA Action, an arm of Vice President Kamala Harris’ fundraising organization Future Forward. Donors to Future Forward USA Action will remain anonymous.

According to The New York Times citing two informed sources, billionaire Bill Gates discussed with former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg before deciding to donate to Ms. Harris' campaign.

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Responding to the above information, Mr. Gates did not directly mention the donation or support for Ms. Harris. Billionaire Bill Gates affirmed that he was ready to work with any candidate. However, Mr. Gates also emphasized that "this election is very different", and expressed concern about the second term of former US President Donald Trump.

"I support candidates who demonstrate clear commitments to improving health care, reducing poverty, and combating climate change in the United States and around the world . I have long worked with leaders from all parties, but this election is different, with unprecedented implications for Americans and the most vulnerable around the world," said Mr. Gates.

The Microsoft co-founder also praised the work of the administration of US President Joe Biden - Vice President Kamala Harris on the issue of climate change.

After Ms. Harris entered the White House race this year, billionaire Bill Gates told a reporter that people could predict who he would support. However, the billionaire also shared that he himself is not an influential person in the political field.

Billionaire Bill Gates' two children, Rory Gates (25 years old) and Phoebe Gates (22 years old), are also among the major donors to the Democratic Party.

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