SEATTLE (Diya TV) — Billionaire businessman Bill Gates donated $50 million towards Vice President Kamala Harris’s re-election campaign. The donation is the largest in Gates’ history and marks a huge turnaround for Gates, who previously abstained from political involvement; the rationale behind his gargantuan contribution has opened questions on the influence and sway of one of America’s wealthiest citizens.
Gates’s gift comes ahead of what may be a contested election cycle for Harris and her campaign staff. The money, he said, is to enable stronger outreach efforts toward raising issues Harris’s platform emphasizes: healthcare, climate change, and economic equality.
He has stayed away from making large political donations in the past, yet focused his philanthropy efforts through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Now, this is a complete change of heart. “I believe in Kamala’s vision for America,” Gates said in a statement. “Her commitment to addressing pressing challenges facing our nation is crucial for a better future.”…