Billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates reportedly gave $50 million to a nonprofit organization supporting Vice President Kamala Harris.
Three sources confirmed to the New York Times that Bill Gates donated to Future Forward, though he reportedly wanted the donation to remain private, considering he often does not endorse presidential candidates. Social media in support of Harris campaign celebrated news of his donation.
“Bill Gates just contributed more than $50 million to organizations supporting Kamala Harris. This is huge,” announced the account Kamala’s Wins.
BREAKING: Bill Gates just contributed more than $50 million to organizations supporting Kamala Harris. This is huge.
— Kamala’s Wins (@harris_wins) October 22, 2024
According to the New York Times, Gates expressed dissatisfaction with a second Trump term in a private phone call, though he did say he his open to work with either administration.
“The donation from Gates comes after a Forbes analysis found 81 billionaires are backing Harris, compared to the 50 billionaires supporting Trump,” noted Fox Business. “Harris boasts supporters include LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank.”
While Gates has chosen to keep his political activism private this election cycle, his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, enthusiastically