Microsoft founder Bill Gates has quietly stepped into the 2024 U.S. presidential election by giving a huge financial boost to Kamala Harris’s campaign. Gates, who’s known for his work in tech and philanthropy, donated $50 million to a group called Future Forward, a super PAC (political action committee) that backs Harris. But here’s the catch—this donation was meant to stay a secret. It wasn’t until The New York Times uncovered it that the public learned about Gates’ involvement.
What is Future Forward?
Future Forward is a super PAC that was created in 2018 by former Obama campaign staffers. The group rose to prominence during the 2020 presidential race, spending millions to support Joe Biden. Now, for the 2024 election, Future Forward is back in action and has already raised a massive $700 million, mostly from big tech companies like Meta, Google, and major investors like Bain Capital and Bridgewater Associates. Just last week, they rolled out $75 million worth of ads...
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