In one of the most fiery public showdowns between tech billionaires, Bill Gates has launched a blistering attack on Elon Musk, accusing the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of “killing the world’s poorest children” by fueling the Dogecoin craze. Speaking at a global health conference in Geneva, Gates criticized Musk’s public endorsements of the meme cryptocurrency, warning they were diverting attention and resources away from urgent humanitarian crises.
“While the world’s richest man jokes about Dogecoin on social media, millions of children die from preventable diseases and malnutrition,” Gates said. “This is not just irresponsible — it’s deadly.”
BREAKING: Bill Gates slams Elon Musk over Dogecoin obsession, says “he’s killing the world’s poorest children by distracting wealth from real solutions.” https://t.co/lpEtzqI7VG #BillGates pic.twitter.com/zNbyeh4IcR— CNN (@CNN) May 29, 2025
Musk wasted no time firing back on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “I’ve put billions into renewable energy, child health, and education. Bill’s foundation might want to reflect on its own investments before throwing stones.”
He doubled down in a later post, quipping, “Dogecoin makes people smile. Saving the world doesn’t have to be boring.”
Elon Musk: “Bill Gates should check his facts. I’ve donated billions to help humanity. Also, Dogecoin is fun.” https://t.co/6p8MbOj97w #ElonMusk pic.twitter.com/yEbCc4N6Y5— Bloomberg (@business) May 29, 2025
The high-profile clash has sparked a social media firestorm, with hashtags like #MuskVsGates and #DogeDebate trending worldwide. Pop culture accounts like @PopCrave posted, “Bill Gates vs Elon Musk over Dogecoin — this is 2025’s billionaire cage match.”
PopCrave: “Bill Gates vs Elon Musk over Dogecoin. This is the billionaire cage match we didn’t know we needed.” https://t.co/NH5sRkL8fM #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/YYiJXQ9I3S— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 29, 2025
Financial experts are weighing in on the clash, with MSNBC’s Ali Velshi commenting, “The fight between Gates and Musk reflects a deeper tension between tech wealth and global responsibility. Crypto has a cultural grip, but the human cost is real.”
Ali Velshi: “The Gates-Musk feud isn’t just ego — it’s about how tech leaders shape global priorities. Crypto may be fun, but poverty is deadly.” https://t.co/BowcZyK4mC #MSNBC pic.twitter.com/FwZdcbSVbn— MSNBC (@MSNBC) May 29, 2025
As the war of words escalates, both men face growing public pressure — Gates to explain his sharp rhetoric, and Musk to clarify how his playful crypto antics square with his broader humanitarian claims. One thing is clear: the world is watching, and this feud is far from over.
