Bill Gates Calls Musk’s Political Moves “Crazy”

Written by Kathrine Frich

Jan.28 - 2025 11:33 AM CET

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Bill Gates is one of the most influential figures in technology and philanthropy.

As the co-founder of Microsoft, he helped shape the modern computer industry.

After stepping away from the company, he dedicated his time and wealth to global health, education, and climate change.

Through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, he has funded efforts to fight diseases like malaria, polio, and HIV.

His actions have made him a respected figure, but also a target for criticism, especially from those who oppose his views on vaccines and global development.

Unnecessary Behavior

Recently, Gates commented on the actions of another tech billionaire, Elon Musk. He described Musk’s growing involvement in politics as “crazy” and questioned his support for far-right figures.

Gates pointed out that Musk has promoted controversial political voices and has interfered in global affairs, including in the United Kingdom, according to Digi24.

According to Gates, this behavior is unnecessary for someone who already has enormous influence through his companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and X, formerly known as Twitter.

Gates also addressed Musk’s recent social media activity.

Musk has made comments and gestures that many interpreted as supporting extremist ideologies.

Gates criticized this, especially given that Musk owns a major social media platform with millions of users. He warned that such actions could contribute to political instability in different countries.

In addition to discussing Musk, Gates spoke about his own experiences with political figures.

He mentioned that he has met with former President Donald Trump more frequently than with President Joe Biden.

Gates explained that he has tried to influence leaders on issues like global health, energy, and technological innovation.

Despite their differences, he recently had a three-hour dinner with Trump, where they discussed topics such as HIV research and nuclear energy.

Gates acknowledged that being in the public eye attracts both support and criticism. He recalled that some people have accused him of pushing dangerous agendas simply because he funds vaccine programs.