Trump Reveals Bill Gates Requested Meeting at Mar-a-Lago
The announcement follows a series of high-profile visits by tech CEOs to Trump’s estate as he prepares for his second term.
- President-elect Donald Trump disclosed on Truth Social that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates requested to visit Mar-a-Lago on Friday night.
- The message, which included a reference to Elon Musk’s son, X Æ A-Xii, raised questions about whether it was intended as a private note to Musk.
- Gates’ request comes as numerous tech leaders, including Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, have met with Trump to establish rapport ahead of his January inauguration.
- Gates, a previous critic of Trump, congratulated him on his election victory despite donating $50 million to a PAC supporting Vice President Kamala Harris.
- Major companies, including Meta and Amazon, have pledged significant donations to Trump’s inaugural fund, reflecting efforts to engage with his incoming administration.