<p>Bill Gates congratulated President Trump and VP‑elect JD Vance, posting on X that “America is at its strongest when we use ingenuity and innovation to improve lives… I hope we can work together now to build a brighter future for everyone.” (<a href="https://www.newsweek.com/election-2024-live-updates-house-representatives-race-11-07-24-1982015?utm_source=openai">newsweek.com</a>) The November 7, 2024 message came after Trump’s election victory and signals Gates’s willingness to engage with the incoming administration on innovation, global health and aid. (<a href="https://www.newsweek.com/election-2024-live-updates-house-representatives-race-11-07-24-1982015?utm_source=openai">newsweek.com</a>) Several other technology leaders also extended congratulations. (<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/microsoft-founder-bill-gates-congratulates-donald-trump-i-hope-we-can-work-together-now-/articleshow/115071668.cms?utm_source=openai">timesofindia.indiatimes.com</a>) The post has prompted discussion about Gates’s past political donations and the role of tech philanthropy in shaping policy during presidential transitions, and public reaction continues today. (<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/microsoft-founder-bill-gates-congratulates-donald-trump-i-hope-we-can-work-together-now-/articleshow/115071668.cms?utm_source=openai">timesofindia.indiatimes.com</a>)</p>

Bill Gates congratulated President Trump and VP‑elect JD Vance, posting on X that “America is at its strongest when we use ingenuity and innovation to improve lives… I hope we can work together now to build a brighter future for everyone.” (newsweek.com) The November 7, 2024 message came after Trump’s election victory and signals Gates’s willingness to engage with the incoming administration on innovation, global health and aid. (newsweek.com) Several other technology leaders also extended congratulations. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) The post has prompted discussion about Gates’s past political donations and the role of tech philanthropy in shaping policy during presidential transitions, and public reaction continues today. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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<p>Stephen A. Smith told CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Robert Costa he is “giving strong consideration” to a 2028 presidential bid and will use 2026 to study issues and decide. (<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikestunson/2026/02/13/espns-stephen-a-smith-moving-closer-toward-presidential-bid-as-democratic-candidate/?utm_source=openai">forbes.com</a>) Costa posted on X that Smith is “moving closer” to a campaign. (<a href="https://barrettmedia.com/2026/02/13/stephen-a-smith-moving-closer-to-launching-2028-presidential-bid/?utm_source=openai">barrettmedia.com</a>) Smith said he has “no desire” to be a politician but is “not ruling it out,” adding he wants to be on debate stages to challenge other Democrats. (<a href="https://nz.news.yahoo.com/stephen-smith-tells-cbs-news-163750720.html?utm_source=openai">nz.news.yahoo.com</a>) He said he’d run as a Democrat, describing himself fiscally conservative and socially liberal. (<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikestunson/2026/02/13/espns-stephen-a-smith-moving-closer-toward-presidential-bid-as-democratic-candidate/?utm_source=openai">forbes.com</a>) The CBS interview airs Sunday, and reactions were immediate across outlets with coverage from major national publications. (<a href="https://ground.news/article/stephen-a-smith-moving-closer-to-2028-presidential-run?utm_source=openai">ground.news</a>)</p>

Stephen A. Smith told CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Robert Costa he is “giving strong consideration” to a 2028 presidential bid and will use 2026 to study issues and decide. (forbes.com) Costa posted on X that Smith is “moving closer” to a campaign. (barrettmedia.com) Smith said he has “no desire” to be a politician but is “not ruling it out,” adding he wants to be on debate stages to challenge other Democrats. (nz.news.yahoo.com) He said he’d run as a Democrat, describing himself fiscally conservative and socially liberal. (forbes.com) The CBS interview airs Sunday, and reactions were immediate across outlets with coverage from major national publications. (ground.news)

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