Bill Gates Donates 50 Million to Kamala

Bill Gates pours $50 MILLION into the presidential election to back Kamala Harris

Bill Gates has joined ex-wife Melinda and other mega-rich donors like Mark Cuban by pushing tens of millions of dollars into the coffers of Kamala Harris' campaign.

Harris has repeatedly bragged of the largesse she's gotten from donations, to the tune of $222 million alone in September, according to Forbes, and over $1 billion since her campaign began.

Now, it has been revealed that Gates has given $50 million to a non-profit supporting the vice president. 

Bill Gates is joining his ex-wife and other mega-rich names like Mark Cuban by pushing tens of millions of dollars to Kamala Harris ' campaign

Harris has repeatedly bragged of the largesse she's gotten from donations, to the tune of $222 million alone in September

Melinda said earlier this month her split from Gates and their massive philanthropic ventures led her to speak out on political topics - as their children are developing into major players in Democratic politics.

Despite having little connection to Harris personally, he has liked the Biden-Harris administration's work on climate change.

The donation will never be seen on any public filing because it was given to Future Forward, a 501(c)(4) 'dark money' group. 

Gates has discussed his donation with former New York City Mayor and billionaire Mike Bloomberg, who is considering a similar gift. 

Ex-wife Melinda has publicly announced her intent to vote and raise money - currently to the tune of over $13 million - for Harris alongside her activist children. 

When asked how high the giving would go to liberals this cycle, she said she was 'not going to put a number on it.'

Melinda French Gates' (pictured with Michelle Obama) claims her split from Bill Gates and their shared charities is what's led her to speak out on political topics like abortion and endorse Kamala Harris for president 

While anonymous Democrats told the New York Times they wish she'd made her views - and money - known sooner, she's embarking on a new era, after originally demanding the foundation she ran appear bipartisan. 

A lot of the giving has been inspired by two of her three children, Rory and Phoebe, who have become liberal activists and donors.

Earlier today, it was revealed JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon privately backs Kamala Harris for president.

Dimon, who is a registered Democrat, has been uncharacteristically quiet about his political leanings in recent months.

Earlier today, it was revealed JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon privately backs Kamala Harris for president 

Mark Cuban

In private, however, the 68-year-old has made it clear that he supports Vice President Harris.

He would also reportedly consider a role, perhaps Treasury secretary, in her administration.

The banker has an estimated net worth of around $2.4 billion.

Cuban, the former Dallas Mavericks owner, has thrown his weight behind Kamala Harris.

Democrats are purposefully shipping enough illegal migrants into swing states to tip the majority in their favor.

'Very few Americans realize that, if Trump is NOT elected, this will be the last election,' Elon Musk wrote. 'Far from being a threat to democracy, he is the only way to save it!'  

Elon Musk said billionaires like Bill Gates are afraid of a Donald Trump win because he would release a list of Jeffrey Epstein's clients

Cuban, has said he would be willing to do 'whatever I can' to get Harris over the finish line in his home state of Pennsylvania.

Musk has said billionaires like Bill Gates are afraid of a Donald Trump win because it would lead to the release of the names of associates of Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jeffrey Epstein.

'I think part of why Kamala's getting so much support is that if Trump wins, that Epstein client list is gonna become public,' Musk said.

'And some of those billionaires behind Kamala are terrified of that outcome.'

Musk named Microsoft founder Gates and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman as two of the billionaires who fear the release of Epstein's client list. 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13989523/Bill-Gates-pours-50-MILLION-presidential-election-Kamala-Harris.html

Elon Musk has claimed billionaires like Bill Gates are afraid of a Donald Trump win because it would lead to the release of the names of associates of Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jeffrey Epstein.

The Tesla CEO, 50, made the claim in an interview with Tucker Carlson on the Musk-owned social media app X. 

'I think part of why Kamala's getting so much support is that if Trump wins, that Epstein client list is gonna become public,' Musk said.

'And some of those billionaires behind Kamala are terrified of that outcome.'

Musk named Microsoft founder Gates and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman as two of the billionaires who supposedly fear the release of Epstein's client list. 

Gates and Hoffman are major Democrat donors.

'I think part of why Kamala's getting so much support is that if Trump wins, that Epstein client list is gonna become public,' Musk said. Epstein is seen in 2005

'He's terrified of a Trump victory,' Musk added of Hoffman, who worked for him on PayPal decades ago. 

'He's certainly ideologically unaligned with Trump anyway, but I think he's actually concerned about the Epstein situation... that the DOJ might actually move forward.'

When asked about video evidence of Epstein's crimes, Musk replied: 'Between Diddy and Epstein, there is probably several thousand hours of footage here.'

The SpaceX boss said it was 'mind-blowing' that January 6 rioters were prosecuted while Epstein's associates have gone unpunished.

Musk said there was a 'strong overlap' between the Epstein client list and Kamala's '100 puppet masters.' 

Gates has previously stated 'his deep regret for ever meeting with Epstein.'

Gates has previously stated 'his deep regret for ever meeting with Epstein.'

The New York Times reported that Gates befriended Epstein after the pedophile was convicted of sex crimes.

It was claimed that Gates and Epstein met numerous times beginning in 2011. In fact, Gates visited Epstein at least three times at Epstein's New York City townhouse, according to The Times.

Meanwhile Hoffman visited Epstein's private Caribbean Island even after Epstein was convicted of sex crimes.

Musk and Hoffman, a big Democratic donor, worked together at PayPal over two decades ago.

After Trump survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, Musk claimed 'the Reid Hoffmans of the world got their dearest wish … but then the martyr lived.' 

Musk and Carlson's chat began with the former Fox News host wondering what would happen to Musk if Trump loses, with both beginning to cackle. 

Bill Gates is pictured at Epstein's Manhattan mansion in 2011, from left: Jes Staley, at the time a senior JPMorgan executive; former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers; Epstein; Gates and Boris Nikolic, who was the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's science adviser

Hoffman visited Epstein's private Caribbean Island after he was convicted of sex crimes

'If Trump loses, you're f***ed, dude,' Carlson said, with Elon laughing along and agreeing.

'If he loses, I'm f***ed,' he affirmed. 'How long do you think my prison sentence is going to be? Will I see my children? I don't know.'

Musk and Carlson both said that if Harris beats Trump in November, it will be the last election. 

Both joked that Harris and Joe Biden are figureheads for a movement rather than substantial politicians.

'Kamala is gonna say whatever the teleprompter is gonna say,' Musk claimed.

He also told Carlson of his concerns that religion has been replaced in society with the 'woke mind virus.'

The interview comes on the back of Musk's appearance at a Trump rally on Saturday in Pennsylvania.

The Tesla CEO, 50, made the claim in an interview with Carson on the Musk-owned social media app X

The dramatic appearance by the Tesla and SpaceX boss came as Trump returned to the Butler Farm Show grounds in Pennsylvania, where he survived an attempted assassination three months ago.

Musk told the huge crowd: 'America is the home of the brave and the true test of someone’s character is how they behave under fire.

'We had one president who couldn’t climb a flight of stairs and another who was fist-pumping after getting shot! FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!'

Musk, wearing a black baseball hat, urged supporters to vote, and register to vote, and to get others to 'vote right now'.

'I'm being repetitive for a reason,' he said. 'Honestly you want to be a pest. Fight, fight, fight! Vote, vote, vote!'

Musk's appearance at Trump's rally in Butler was the first time he has taken the stage at a political rally.

The billionaire was inspired to endorse Trump publicly after the failed assassination attempt of the former president at Butler on July 13.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13937099/Elon-Musk-Jeffrey-Epstein-bombshell-billionaires-terrified.html

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Banking System

Video showed a tower block crumbling to the ground in Beirut as explosions rung out around it.

The building became illuminated by a bright light before a loud bang was heard and the block shattered to the ground, while nearby residents shouted out.

Israel warned it will start striking buildings belonging to al-Qard al-Hassan, a Hezbollah-run banking system.

The institution finances Hezbollah. 'Hezbollah uses this money to finance its terrorist activities,' including buying and storing arms. 

A tower block crumbles to the ground in Beirut as explosions ring out around it.

The tower block lights up and shatters to the ground. A split second later the scene turns to darkness

Flames and smoke rise from an Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah stronghold Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon

Smoke and flames are seen from a distance after an Israeli attack on Dahieh in Beirut, Lebanon

Two huge plumes of smoke are seen after the airstrike in in Beirut, Lebanon

Smoke rising after an Israeli attack on Dahieh in Beirut, Lebanon

The smoke spreads out and travels through the air after the attack in Beirut, Lebanon

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13981367/Moment-tower-block-crumbles-explosions-Beirut-Israel-strikes.html

Hezbollah stored hundreds of millions of dollars under the Sahel hospital in south Beirut.

Hezbollah's former leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, whom Israel killed last month, had built a bunker there which was designed for lengthy stays.

'There are hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside the bunker right now.'

Smoke rises from areas targeted by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs

Smoke rises following Israeli airstrikes on the town of Sejoud, southern Lebanon

'The Israeli Air Force is monitoring the compound.'

Israel is targeting Hezbollah's banking arm. A strike killed the head of Hezbollah's money transfers.

Overnight there were attacks on Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association (AQAH) which holds the Iranian-proxy Hezbollah's money.

Explosions rocked Hezbollah-controlled areas in Beirut and in southern and eastern Lebanon where they operate.

While AQAH holds the coffers for the group it also offers financial services to civilians in these parts of the country. But the civilian side of the business is simply a cover for Hezbollah to hide and fund its activities.

The attacks marked an expansion of the IDF's campaign against Hezbollah, as it went beyond military infrastructure for the first time.

Flames and smoke rise from an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut

Smoke and flames rise among the residential buildings following an Israeli attack on Beirut, Lebanon

IDF reveals: Nasrallah's money bunker beneath Al-Sahel Hospital

The IDF published documentation showing former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had a 'money bunker' used to finance the terrorist organization underneath a Beirut hospital.

The IDF on Monday evening published documentation showing that former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had a bunker, which served as a central financial facility for the Hezbollah terrorist organization and was built beneath the Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut.

"This bunker below the Al-Sahel Hospital in Beirut was used for many years by the former leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, as his emergency bunker," the IDF stated.

"The bunker currently serves as Hezbollah's central financial facility, where Hezbollah stores the majority of its money - money that was stolen from Lebanese civilians and is used for terrorist activities," the military added.

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said, ”There are millions of dollars in gold and cash- in Hassan Nasrallah’s bunker. Where is the bunker located? Directly under Al-Sahel Hospital - in the heart of Beirut.”

“The bunker was deliberately placed under a hospital, and it holds more than half a billion dollars in cash and gold “That money could have been used to rehabilitate Lebanon, but it went to rehabilitate Hezbollah,” he said.

“The Air Force aircraft are watching the site and will continue to track it,” he added.

Hagari also confirmed Monday evening that the IAF carried out an airstrike in Damascus earlier today in which the chief financial official of Hezbollah was killed. The target was responsible for transferring funds from Iran to Hezbollah.

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/397925

Israeli strikes on banks seek to cripple Hezbollah’s shadow state

The targeting of Hezbollah’s financial foundations signals a strategic blow to its Iranian-funded terror network's grip on Lebanon.

Overnight on Monday, the Israeli Air Force launched a series of targeted strikes on branches and sites of the Al-Qard Al-Hassan financial association, which acts as a Hezbollah-run bank and forms the basis for the group’s shadow state in Lebanon. The goal of the strikes was to dismantle the economic network that funds the Iranian proxy army and makes Shi’ite Lebanese dependent on it.

This is part of a broader strategy aimed at disrupting Hezbollah’s ability to rearm and weakening its stranglehold on the Lebanese population.

According to a senior Israeli intelligence official on Oct. 20, the Al-Qard Al-Hassan faux bank “allows the whole economic functionality of the organization, whether it’s paying the salaries to the various operatives or just the daily payments they have to make for all kinds of things.”

Al-Qard Al-Hassan works similarly to a regular bank, with people arriving to conduct transactions, withdraw money, deposit funds, or take loans, “but actually it’s not a bank at all,” said the official. “And it’s disconnected completely from the international SWIFT mechanism … in order to avoid sanctions.”

In addition to paying terrorist salaries, Al-Qard Al-Hassan also provides services to Lebanese Shi’ites for a range of Hezbollah-funded programs, serving around 300,000 people and acting as an alternative banking system disconnected from the Lebanese financial system.

“And it’s run completely by Hezbollah,” said the intelligence official, adding that until his elimination on September 27, the chief decision-maker at the bank was Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah.

Most of Hezbollah’s funds were kept in Al-Qard Al-Hassan facilities, including the money of civilians who used the bank’s services.

“We know for a fact that Hezbollah is counting on this money, whether its their own money or the money of the civilians who put their money in this association, to fund the organization in emergency times, and now, during war, when they need to rearm themselves, re-equip themselves, they have a lot more payments to make,” the official said.

Lebanese Shi’ites, rather than use Lebanon’s official banking systems, placed their money in Hezbollah’s association, giving it control over most of the community and enabling it to run an alternative civilian system in Lebanon, which was also used to fund a shadow healthcare and education system.

This shadow economic system is one of the reasons Lebanon can’t get out of the economic crisis it’s in, the official explained.

“We know that the economic situation in Lebanon is perhaps one of the worst economic crises that there has been over the past 100 years, in modern times,” he said.

The official detailed the financial sources that keep Hezbollah afloat, noting that Iran provides around $50 million monthly to Hezbollah via Syria. Some of this money is transferred physically in cash, while other funds come through sales of Iranian oil to Syria, which are converted into cash in Syria before being funneled to Lebanon. (Israel has shut Beirut's airport to prevent the cash from arriving and planes have turned back to Iran. It has also shut the border with Syria, ed.)

“Diplomatic figures” also arrive at Beirut’s international airport carrying cash, the source said.

This steady flow of Iranian funds enables Hezbollah to pay salaries and finance its day-to-day activities.

In addition to Iranian funding, the intelligence official outlined other sources of income for Hezbollah.

The organization has been developing economic initiatives within Lebanon, establishing businesses aimed at creating self-sustaining economic streams.

Although these ventures currently contribute a smaller share to Hezbollah’s budget, they represent a growing part of its financial base. Moreover, fundraising efforts by prominent Hezbollah figures, though less significant, also supplement the organization’s income.

The Israeli strikes overnight Sunday aimed to undercut these funding streams.

According to IDF Arabic language Spokesperson Col. Avichay Adraee , who made a statement on Oct. 20 via X, these strikes were necessary because “Hezbollah’s terrorist activities are funded by the Iranian state budget,” and the Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association acts as a “cover for Hezbollah’s terrorist assets.”

Adraee stressed that these financial networks directly contribute to Hezbollah’s ability to acquire weapons, establish launch positions, and pay its operatives. Israel’s strikes aimed to dismantle this infrastructure to undermine Hezbollah’s ability to continue financing its war efforts.

The Alma Research Center, which monitors northern fronts, highlighted that Al-Qard Al-Hasan has functioned as Hezbollah’s de facto bank since its founding in 1981.

The Center noted on Oct. 20 that Al-Qard Al-Hasan holds tons of gold and manages over half a billion dollars in loans annually. Over time, the institution has also become a tool for money laundering, allowing Hezbollah to bypass international sanctions, according to Alma. In fact, in 2021 the bank’s databases were hacked, revealing a trove of customer accounts, including those of Hezbollah operatives under sanctions, it added.

This parallel financial network has allowed Hezbollah to function as a state within a state in Lebanon, and its elimination will seriously damage the terror group.

https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/397942