Silently but extremely significantly, magnate Bill Gates has made an important contribution to the campaign of Kamala Harris for the presidency of the United States, whose elections will take place in less than two weeks.
According to The New York Times, the co-founder of Microsoft confirmed in private statements to three different sources that he made the donation, as the Democratic candidate seems to align with the principles of the philanthropist as well.
How much did Bill Gates donate to Kamala Harris' campaign?
According to the prestigious media outlet, one of the wealthiest men in the world made a secret donation of 50 million dollars to a non-profit organization that supports the vice president and Democratic candidate, without publicly disclosing his contribution.
In his explanation to the New York Times, the philanthropist emphasized that the 2024 elections are of unprecedented importance, especially on key issues such as public health, fighting poverty, and climate change. “I support candidates committed to these causes, both in the United States and globally,” he stated.
The New York Times also reported that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, known for its efforts in areas such as global health, has expressed concern about the possibility of a second term for Donald Trump. According to two sources close to Gates, the billionaire has expressed concern about the cuts that Trump could make to global health and family planning programs if he returns to the presidency.
Despite his reservations about Trump, Gates has let it be known in private conversations that he would be willing to work with any of the candidates. However, his recent donation to Future Forward, a 'dark money' organization that does not publicly disclose its donors, underscores his silent support for Harris in this election.
The Gates donation was specifically earmarked for the non-profit arm of Future Forward, an organization classified as a 501(c)(4), which allows it to receive contributions without the obligation to disclose its donors.