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Times of India6/29/2026Politics2 min readIndia

MacKenzie Scott's $26 Billion Philanthropy Criticized by Podcaster and Elon Musk

Donations to progressive causes spark controversy

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MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, faces criticism from podcaster Katie Miller and Elon Musk for donating $26 billion primarily to progressive causes, including racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and climate justice, sparking debate over the direction of her philanthropy.

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MacKenzie Scott's philanthropic efforts have been under scrutiny for their focus on progressive causes.

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MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, has faced criticism from podcaster Katie Miller and Elon Musk for her $26 billion in donations primarily to progressive causes... (Full article content preserved with paragraph breaks)

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