Bill Gates’ ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, recently endorsed US President Joe Biden, but this move was met with criticism from tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. Musk expressed concern about French Gates’ endorsement, suggesting it could have negative implications for the West.
French Gates, who finalized her divorce from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in 2021 with an estimated net worth of over $11 billion, shifted her focus from philanthropy to political activism in support of the Democratic party. This aligns with Laurene Powell Jobs, widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who has also been actively involved in political causes and media ownership.
Musk, on the other hand, has drifted towards Republican leanings and even acquired Twitter in 2022, rebranding it as X. He has voiced concerns about the censorship on social media platforms and advocated for a Republican victory in the upcoming elections to protect the US from potential collapse.
As the political landscape evolves, the endorsements and actions of influential figures like French Gates and Musk continue to shape the discourse surrounding key issues.