Billionaire and advocate for leftist international institutions Bill Gates has donated $50 million to a super PAC in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, according to a report by the New York Times. The contribution was reportedly made to Future Forward USA Action, a nonprofit that works with the Democratic super PAC Future Forward.
While Gates hasn’t confirmed the exact figure, he explained his motivation to the Times, stating, “I support candidates committed to solving issues like health care, poverty, and climate change in both the U.S. and around the globe.” Gates highlighted the unique importance of the 2024 election, particularly for vulnerable communities.
Melinda French Gates, his former spouse, has also thrown her support behind Harris by contributing an undisclosed amount to her campaign.
Elon Musk, currently the world’s wealthiest person according to Forbes, has shown his support for President Donald Trump’s reelection, contributing $75 million through his America PAC.
With major contributions from influential billionaires like Gates and Musk, the 2024 presidential race is shaping up to be a high-stakes battle fueled by vast financial resources.
