Gates, Trump Discuss Global Health Innovations

Bill Gates shared insights from a recent three-hour dinner with President-elect Donald Trump, revealing their engaging discussion on global health issues, including the fight against HIV and polio eradication. Gates expressed admiration for Trump's interest in innovation and his previous success in accelerating vaccine development during the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to eradicate polio, noting that setbacks in vaccination campaigns could lead to a resurgence of the disease. The conversation left Gates feeling optimistic about potential collaborations to advance health initiatives. Gates highlighted that his foundation is actively working on an HIV cure, and he encouraged Trump to consider similar rapid development strategies for this cause. Despite differing political backgrounds, Gates found common ground with Trump on these critical health challenges.