President Trump hosted a dinner with tech executives at the White House, where Bill Gates was present and seated near Melania Trump. During the event, Trump invited Gates to speak. Gates discussed ongoing discussions with Trump about leveraging gene editing and vaccines to develop innovative “cures” aimed at eradicating diseases. He referenced Operation Warp Speed, a U.S. government initiative launched during Trump’s first term to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine development. Gates also highlighted artificial intelligence projects, including healthcare access in Africa and agricultural support. The gathering occurred amid scrutiny of Trump’s evolving stance on Operation Warp Speed, which he previously championed but has since distanced himself from.