Melinda French Gates, a prominent American philanthropist and former wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, announced on Thursday that she would officially endorse President Joe Biden in the upcoming US presidential election in November. In a statement on X, she highlighted Biden’s commitment to addressing the challenges facing women and families and said that Biden is the best candidate for them.
“I have never endorsed a presidential candidate before, but this year’s election means so much to women and families that I cannot remain silent this time,” she said on X.
French Gates emphasized the importance of having leaders who prioritize women’s safety, health, economic empowerment, reproductive rights, and their ability to actively participate in a thriving democracy. She stressed that these issues are critically important to women.
French Gaetz compared Biden to Republican rival Donald Trump, noting the stark differences between the two candidates and the high stakes of this election. He voiced his unwavering support for Biden, saying, “I’m voting for President Biden.”
Since the conservative Supreme Court’s 2021 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which holds that abortion is a constitutionally protected right, reproductive rights have become a powerful political tool for Democrats.
A wide range of public opinion polls show that a majority of Americans believe abortion should be legal in most circumstances, and about half of states have measures in place to protect access to abortion.
The issue of reproductive rights has been a central focus throughout the campaign, and while Biden has consistently supported a woman’s right to choose, Trump has refrained from taking an explicit stance on the issue, instead saying he was proud of appointing the three justices who helped overturn Roe v. Wade.
In May, French Gates announced his intention to use his massive $12.5 billion fortune to help women and families, announcing an initial donation of $1 billion, citing the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling as a reason for his decision to dedicate himself to women’s rights.
“I have never endorsed a presidential candidate before, but this year’s election means so much to women and families that I cannot remain silent this time,” she said on X.
French Gates emphasized the importance of having leaders who prioritize women’s safety, health, economic empowerment, reproductive rights, and their ability to actively participate in a thriving democracy. She stressed that these issues are critically important to women.
French Gaetz compared Biden to Republican rival Donald Trump, noting the stark differences between the two candidates and the high stakes of this election. He voiced his unwavering support for Biden, saying, “I’m voting for President Biden.”
Since the conservative Supreme Court’s 2021 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which holds that abortion is a constitutionally protected right, reproductive rights have become a powerful political tool for Democrats.
A wide range of public opinion polls show that a majority of Americans believe abortion should be legal in most circumstances, and about half of states have measures in place to protect access to abortion.
The issue of reproductive rights has been a central focus throughout the campaign, and while Biden has consistently supported a woman’s right to choose, Trump has refrained from taking an explicit stance on the issue, instead saying he was proud of appointing the three justices who helped overturn Roe v. Wade.
In May, French Gates announced his intention to use his massive $12.5 billion fortune to help women and families, announcing an initial donation of $1 billion, citing the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling as a reason for his decision to dedicate himself to women’s rights.
