French Gates said that Harris "sees the issues society faces today."
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- Melinda French Gates said she made a "substantial" donation to Harris' campaign.
- A philanthropist worth nearly $11 billion, French Gates has also offered to host events.
- She made her first presidential endorsement this year after generally avoiding partisan topics.
After making her first-ever presidential endorsement this spring, billionaire philanthropist...