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Bill Gates Critiques Tech Giants' Ties to Trump

2/5/2025

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Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates took the stage on ABC's "The View," voicing concerns about tech giants like Elon Musk cozying up to President Trump. Whoopi Goldberg slammed Musk's youthful team, while Sara Haines deemed Trump's spending cuts illegal. Gates emphasized the diverse perspectives among tech leaders and revealed key takeaways from his recent discussion with Trump on global health challenges.

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Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates took the stage on ABC's "The View," voicing concerns about tech giants like Elon Musk cozying up to President Trump. Whoopi Goldberg slammed Musk's youthful team, while Sara Haines deemed Trump's spending cuts illegal. Gates emphasized the diverse perspectives among tech leaders and revealed key takeaways from his recent discussion with Trump on global health challenges.