Billionaire Bill Gates, who reportedly donated $50 million to a PAC supporting Vice President Harris in this year's election, congratulated President-elect Trump on Thursday afternoon following his decisive victory.
Gates: “Congratulations to President Trump and Vice President-elect Vance.'' said in the post “America is strongest when we use ingenuity and innovation to improve lives here in the United States and around the world.”
“I hope we can work together now to build a brighter future for everyone,” he added.
Trump's victory came after a chaotic 2024 election cycle that included two assassination attempts and President Biden's withdrawal from the race in late July.
It also covers the clash between tech billionaires, with figures like Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen backing Trump, while figures like Gates and Mark Cuban support Harris. It was done.
Melinda French Gates, Bill Gates' ex-wife, also supported Harris.
“I feel like Kamala, I was happy to support her. I've worked with her before, she knows what's needed in society and she's already on the campaign trail. She's using her voice for the issues that are being raised, and I knew she would do that,” French Gates said on CBS's “The Late Show With” in late July.・Steven” Colbert. ”
Musk fully participated in Trump's presidential campaign, appearing at Trump rallies, starting the pro-Trump super PAC America PAC, and donating $118 million to the committee. It was.
“Tonight, the American people gave @realDonaldTrump a clear mandate for change,” Musk said. Posted in X early Wednesday morning.
The Hill has reached out to the Trump campaign for comment.
