Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the wealthiest people globally, has donated USD 50 million to Future Forward USA Action, a nonprofit organisation backing Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. According to The New York Times, this donation was intended to stay private, as Gates has not publicly endorsed Harris, who is campaigning against Republican Donald Trump in the upcoming November 5 election.

“Dark Money” contributions

The contribution is classified as “dark money,” meaning Future Forward USA Action isn’t always required to reveal its donors. As a result, Gates’ donation will no longer be publicly filed. Reports indicated that Gates has privately voiced issues approximately the potential implications of a 2d Trump presidency, particularly concerning cuts to family planning and global health programs that his philanthropic organisation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, supports.