Billionaire Warren Buffett has indicated that he will not support either candidate for president. memo The announcement was made on his company's website on Wednesday.
“Given the increased use of social media, there have been a number of fraudulent claims regarding Mr. Buffett's endorsement of investment products and endorsement and support of political candidates,” the release said. .
“Mr. Buffett does not currently or will not endorse any investment products or endorse or support any political candidates.”
This non-endorsement is in contrast to Buffet's involvement in past elections. He publicly supported Hillary Clinton in 2016 and former President Obama in 2012 and 2008.
Buffet joins a growing number of businessmen, including Jamie Dimon and Bill Gates, who have refused to publicly endorse any candidate. However, according to a report in the New York Times, Dimon and Gates I will personally support you Vice President Harris.
Gates is said to have donated $50 million In late July, Harris' ex-wife publicly announced her support for the Democratic candidate, using personal funds to fund his campaign.
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