Warren Buffett, Chairperson for Berkshire Hathaway | X
Warren Buffett, Chairperson for Berkshire Hathaway | X
The American Spectator has reported that a conservative columnist examined Warren Buffett's philanthropic legacy, revealing more than $4 billion in foundation funding for abortion-related initiatives.
According to InfluenceWatch, Warren Buffett’s philanthropic influence extends far beyond his business reputation. The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, named after Buffett’s late wife, operates as a significant financier of abortion access worldwide. The foundation has directed billions to support abortion providers, advocacy campaigns, and research. Despite Buffett’s public image as a modest and apolitical investor, the activities of his foundation suggest deep involvement in contentious social issues.
InfluenceWatch states that between 2000 and 2022, the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation funneled approximately $4.7 billion into abortion-related causes. This includes over $785 million to Planned Parenthood and its affiliates. The foundation is considered one of the largest non-governmental funders of reproductive rights globally. The American Spectator article emphasizes how this financial support has quietly shaped abortion access and advocacy in the U.S. and abroad.
A report by RealClearInvestigations detailed how Gynuity Health Projects, funded in part by the Buffett Foundation, conducted medical abortion trials in Burkina Faso using misoprostol in second-trimester pregnancies. These trials have sparked ethical concerns about informed consent and exploitation in low-income nations. The American Spectator highlighted this as evidence of Buffett-backed groups engaging in controversial global experimentation under the guise of health philanthropy.
The American Spectator is a long-established conservative magazine known for its political commentary, investigative reporting, and cultural criticism. Founded in 1924, the publication consistently advocates for traditional American values and limited government while serving as a platform for voices challenging progressive policies and promoting conservative ideals.
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