(FILES) US philanthropist Melinda French Gates speaks during a panel titled "Digital Infrastructure: Stacking Up the Benefits" at the annual spring meetings at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2023. American philanthropist Melinda French Gates, the ex-wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, endorsed President Joe Biden on June 20, 2024 for November's US election, arguing that he is the best candidate for women. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)