Melinda French Gates, the former wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, has publicly endorsed President Joe Biden, citing his work on abortion and reproductive services. In a statement, Gates criticized former President Trump’s decision to reinstate and expand the global gag rule, which restricted foreign aid to organizations providing reproductive services and, by some estimations, caused over 100,000 maternal and child deaths globally.
Gates praised Biden’s track record on defending abortion, citing his support for reproductive services and women’s issues. She also highlighted his work on family and women’s issues, providing numerous links to support her claims. Gates concluded that Biden has earned her vote, urging others who care about women and families to join her.
On X, Gates announced that she has never endorsed a presidential candidate before, but felt compelled to speak out this year due to the significance of the election for women and families. She emphasized that women deserve a leader who cares about their issues and is committed to protecting their rights.
Gates’ endorsement comes after she announced in May that she would be donating $1 billion to women’s organizations around the world, including groups that promote abortion in the United States.
