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Susan Dell is the one running the Dells’ $10 billion giving operation

Susan Dell directs the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, a $10 billion giving operation that funds over 800 projects globally. Her primary investment areas include children's health care, education, and jobs, including support for UT Austin. Recently, Susan Dell appeared at the White House with Donald Trump following a $6.25 billion donation, sparking a social media controversy regarding her appearance. Eric Trump has publicly defended her, calling the criticism of her looks vicious and stating that people are awful.

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  • ✓ Susan Dell runs the Dells' $10 billion giving operation.
  • ✓ The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation funds education, health care, and jobs across more than 800 projects worldwide.
  • ✓ Eric Trump described attacks on Susan Dell's appearance as vicious.
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Susan Dell's recent White House appearance and a $6.25 billion donation have triggered a public dispute over her appearance.

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  1. Susan Dell manages Dells' $10 billion philanthropic operation

    Susan Dell directs the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, a $10 billion giving operation that funds over 800 projects globally. Her primary investment areas include children's health care, education, and jobs, including support for UT Austin. Recently, Susan Dell appeared at the White House with Donald Trump following a $6.25 billion donation, sparking a social media controversy regarding her appearance. Eric Trump has publicly defended her, calling the criticism of her looks vicious and stating that people are awful.

    Why it matters

    The foundation is funded by the fortune of Michael Dell, who is the sixth-richest person globally with a net worth of approximately $232 billion. The intersection of the Dells' massive philanthropic reach and their association with the Trump administration has drawn significant public attention.

    What is confirmed

    • Susan Dell runs the Dells' $10 billion giving operation.
    • The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation funds education, health care, and jobs across more than 800 projects worldwide.
    • Eric Trump described attacks on Susan Dell's appearance as vicious.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Michael Dell has a net worth of about $232 billion.
    • The Dells made a $6.25 billion donation.
    • Susan Dell is at the center of a Maga makeover storm.
    • Comments about Mar-a-Lago Face went viral after Susan Dell's White House appearance.

    What to watch next

    • Official confirmation of the $6.25 billion donation amount and recipient
    • Further public statements from the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation regarding their investment strategy
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    4. flipboard.com — Beloved singer’s wife killed after welcoming robbery suspects with lemonade
    5. Fortune — Susan Dell is the one running the Dells’ $10 billion giving operation
    6. Yahoo — Eric Trump calls out 'vicious attacks' on Susan Dell's appearance
    7. South China Morning Post — Who is Susan Dell, the billionaire’s wife at the centre of a ‘Maga makeover’ storm
    8. IMDb — Susan Dell Goes Viral Over ‘Mar-a-Lago Face’ Comments After White House Appearance With Trump
    9. AOL.com — Eric Trump Says 'People Are Awful' as He Slams 'Vicious' Criticism of Susan Dell's White House Appearance Following Historic $6.25 Billion Donation
    10. www.fortune.com — AirAsia's Tony Fernandes warns costs will 'go up dramatically' over next 12 months | Fortune
    11. finance.yahoo.com — Susan Dell is the one running the Dells’ $10 billion giving ...
    12. dnyuz.com — Susan Dell is the one running the Dells’ $10 billion giving ...
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