Bill Gates on Trump meeting: ‘Frankly I was impressed’

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Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates expressed being "impressed" by a recent dinner with President-elect Donald Trump, as revealed in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. Gates, along with incoming White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, discussed global health innovations, including HIV cures and polio eradication. Trump reportedly displayed enthusiasm, drawing comparisons to his efforts in accelerating vaccine development during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gates highlighted Trump’s interest in maximizing the chances of achieving major health milestones during his upcoming term. The nearly three-hour dinner, held at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, marked one of several recent meetings Trump has had with high-profile figures like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Gates, whose foundation prioritizes tackling HIV and polio, remarked on Trump’s energy and openness to driving innovation.