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Bill Gates congratulates JD Vance and Donald Trump after announcing Harris’ support: ‘I hope we can…’ | trending
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Bill Gates congratulates JD Vance and Donald Trump after announcing Harris’ support: ‘I hope we can…’ | trending

08 November 2024 06:33 IST

Bill Gates shared his congratulatory message for Donald Trump and JD Vance on Instagram, X and Threads.

Big names in the technology industry rushed to celebrate Donald Trump On his victory over Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. Bill Gates is the latest tech mogul to make it to this list. He shared his congratulatory message on various social media platforms, including Threads, Instagram and X.

Bill Gates reportedly donated $50 million to Donald Trump's rival Kamala Harris during the US election campaign. (AFP, Reuters)
Bill Gates reportedly donated $50 million to Donald Trump’s rival Kamala Harris during the US election campaign. (AFP, Reuters)

What did Bill Gates share?

“Congratulations to President Trump and Vice President-elect Vance,” the Microsoft co-founder wrote. He then expressed his hope to work with the president to improve the lives of U.S. citizens in the future.

“America is at its strongest when we use creativity and innovation to improve lives in the United States and around the world. “I hope we can work together now to build a brighter future for everyone.” Bill Gates added.

Reported donation to Kamala Harris:

According to a report from the New York Times, Gates donated over $50 million to a non-profit organization supporting Kamala Harris. His ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, publicly supported Harris during the election campaign, calling her “the right candidate right now.”

What did the other bigwigs publish?

Satya Nadella

In addition to Bill Gates, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella also congratulated Trump on his historic victory. “Congratulations President Trump, we look forward to working with you and your administration to advance innovation that will create new growth and opportunities for the United States and the world,” he wrote.

Jeff Bezos

“45. and now huge congratulations to our 47th President on his extraordinary political comeback and decisive victory. No nation has greater opportunities. “I wish @realDonaldTrump success in governing and uniting the America we all love,” the Amazon founder wrote.

Mark Zuckerberg

While most industry leaders chose X to share their messages, the Facebook founder chose his own platform, Threads, to congratulate Trump. “I congratulate President Trump on his decisive victory. We have great opportunities ahead of us as a country. I look forward to working with you and your administration.”

Sundar Pichai

Google CEO also took to X to share his wishes. “Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on his decisive victory. “We are in a golden age of American innovation, and we are committed to working with his administration to bring its benefits to everyone.”

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