Gates has not publicly endorsed Harris despite backing a nonprofit organization supporting her presidential campaign.

Bill Gates speaks with Rodi Guidero, Breakthrough Energy executive director and managing partner at the 2022 Breakthrough Energy Summit. (Breakthrough

Bill Gates has donated an unprecedented $50 million to Kamala Harris' campaign, saying that the 2024 presidential race is "different."

Mr. Gates said in a statement to The Times that “this election is different,” reflecting a significant change in his political strategy.

Bill Gates privately said he has recently donated about $50 million to a nonprofit organization supporting Kamala Harris’ presidential run, the New York Times reported, citing three people briefed on the matter.