Melinda French Gates criticizes billionaires like Musk, Thiel as nonphilanthropists.
She discussed this in an interview with The New York Times.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has given nearly $80 billion.
French Gates distinguishes traditional philanthropists from new billionaire activists.
Musk, Dorsey, Ackman, Thiel haven't signed the Giving Pledge.
She believes their charitable contributions are not significant.
French Gates considers herself, Bill, Buffet as true philanthropists.
She recently became more publicly political after Supreme Court's decision.
She endorsed Biden and Harris, emphasizing women's rights issues.
Her activism was sparked by the Dobbs v. Jackson decision.
French Gates believes women will influence the upcoming election.
Musk called her endorsement the "downfall of western civilization."