Hey everybody, welcome back to the Elon Musk. Podcast this. Is a show where we discuss the critical crossroads. The shape SpaceX. Tesla X The Boring Company. And Neuralink. I'm your. Host. Will. Walden Elon Musk recently expressed his disapproval after Melinda French Gates endorsed President Joe Biden for the upcoming election.
Gates, who had never endorsed a presidential candidate before, announced her support for Biden on social media platform X, stating the election significant consequences for women and families. Gates made her endorsement in an ex post on Thursday, explaining. I've never endorsed a presidential candidate before, but this year's election stands to be so enormously consequential for women and families that this time I can't stay quiet. Her announcement sparked a critical response from Musk.
Musk responded to an ex post by the Babylon Bee staffer Ashley St. Clair about Gates endorsement saying might be the downfall of Western Civilization. This reaction is not the first time Musk has criticized a billionaire's ex-wife. In March, he made similar comments about Jeff Bezos ex-wife Mackenzie Scott for her philanthropic efforts. In March, Musk posted Super rich ex wives who hate their former spouse should be listed among reasons that Western Civilization died.
Though this post has since been deleted, Gates endorsement of Biden appears to have placed her on Musk's list of disapproved billionaire exes, the Babylon Bees. Saint Clair followed up her initial post by saying many supervillain arcs being pursued under the guise of philanthropy.
Musk agreed, replying with Yeah. Musk's negative sentiment towards Gates extends beyond her endorsement and includes her former husband, Bill Gates. Musk's biography reveals his disdain for Bill Gates, who he accused of shorting Tesla's stock, thereby undermining investments in a company dedicated to fighting climate change. Musk labeled this action as pure hypocrisy, considering Bill Gates's purported passion for combating climate change.
Musk's discontent with Melinda Frenchgates also seems to be tied to his broader disdain for President Joe Biden. Musk has been vocal about his criticism of Biden, especially after Tesla was not included in the president's electric vehicle summit. Biden held this EV summit, didn't invite Tesla, invited GM, Ford, Chrysler and UAW United Auto Workers Union and EV summit at the White House.
Musk said to journalist Kara Swisher in September 2021, Didn't mention Tesla once and praised GM and Ford for leading the EV revolution. Musk has also criticized Biden's handling of various issues, such as the southern border crisis and the Democratic Party's alleged control by unions. These grievances contribute to Musk's reluctance to support
Biden in the upcoming election. In November, during an interview at the New York Times Deal Book Summit, Musk told journalist Aaron Ross Sorkin that he was unlikely to vote for Biden. Despite this, Musk has refrained from endorsing former President Donald Trump. However, Musk seems to have developed a closer relationship with Trump. He mentioned in a recent Tesla shareholder meeting that Trump occasionally calls him randomly, describing these interactions as
friendly. I have had some conversations with him and he does call me out of the blue for no reason. I don't know why, but he does. Musk said. Representatives for Musk and Gates did not respond to requests for comment, which were sent outside regular business hours. Gates endorsement of Biden marks a significant moment as she has previously refrained from publicly supporting any presidential candidate.
Melinda French Gates is a well known billionaire and philanthropist having Co founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with her ex-husband. Her endorsement of Biden, made through an op-ed for CNN, emphasizes the elections importance for women and families. In her op-ed, Gates wrote after Trump's first term in office endangered the health of women, compromising their safety and robbing them of essential freedoms. I'm supporting Biden this election and asking others to do
the same. Her involvement in politics has typically been through her venture capital firm, Pivotal Ventures, which focuses on increasing women's representation in politics. Gates criticized former President Trump's rhetoric and policies, highlighting his divisive and sometimes violent language, particularly towards women journalists, and his restrictions on reproductive
services. She also mentioned the Supreme Court justices he appointed, which led to the overturning of Roe versus Wade. In the two years since Roe was overturned, emergency rooms have turned away pregnant women in desperate need of care because doctors feared legal consequences, Gates wrote. Obstetricians have fled states with strict bans, which could leave women without access to basic services like contraceptives.
Gates argued that Trump's re election would allow states to monitor and prosecute pregnant women, contrasting this with Biden's efforts to protect reproductive freedom and support women's rights. She praised Biden as the strongest champion for caregivers the Oval Office has ever seen. Gates concluded her op-ed by urging voters to support Biden, emphasizing his understanding of the critical role of women in the country's future.
She described her decision to endorse Biden as driven by the urgent need to protect women's and families rights and freedoms. In May, Gates announced her resignation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, taking $12.5 billion for her own philanthropic initiatives. She committed to donating a billion dollars over 2 years to organizations supporting women and families globally, underscoring her dedication to gender equality.
Gates endorsement of Biden underscores her commitment to advancing women's rights and health. Her public support for a presidential candidate for the first time reflects the high stakes she sees in the upcoming election for women and families. This podcast is brought to you by Current. Redefined Your banking with Current, The future of personal finance. Manage your money smarter, faster, and on the go. No hidden fees, instant transaction alerts, and savings
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