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After staying away from politics for decades, Bill Gates is showing significant interest in the US presidential election as he privately donated $50 million to the Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris. 

According to The New York Times, the Microsoft founder did not directly endorse Harris but donated the money to a non-profit organisation which is supporting Harris' presidential run.

Responding to the NYT report, Gates said in a statement that he decided to get involved in the US election because “this election is different.”

“I support candidates who demonstrate a clear commitment to improving health care, reducing poverty and fighting climate change in the U.S. and around the world.

I have a long history of working with leaders across the political spectrum, but this election is different, with unprecedented significance for Americans and the most vulnerable people around the world,” The New York Times reported quoting Gates.

The report also said that the sizable donation was specifically made to Future Forward, known as a “dark money” organisation as it does not disclose its donors. 

The donation, as per the report by the New York Times, was intended to remain anonymous.

Gates also reportedly talked about his pro-Harris donation with his peers, including Mike Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor and a major supporter of Future Forward. 

Bloomberg has also reportedly donated a similar amount in support of Harris' presidential run.

The report also claimed that Gates has expressed concerns about the potential impact of a second Donald Trump presidency on global health and family planning programs. 

Harris has more support of billionaires than Trump 
According to a report by Forbes, the Democratic presidential nominee has more billionaire donors than former president Trump. 

The report suggested that around 81 billionaires are supporting Harris whereas 50 are backing Trump.