Published: Jan 04, 2024, 05:55 IST | Updated: Jan 04, 2024, 05:55 IST
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Hedge fund Billionaire Bill Ackman targets Harvard's Claudine Gay in controversial campaign
Billionaire hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman has ignited a political storm with his accusations of anti-Semitism and plagiarism against Claudine Gay, Harvard's first Black president. Known for founding Pershing Square Capital Management, Ackman's high-profile financial manoeuvres have seen both significant gains and losses. His recent alignment with conservative groups has sparked criticism and accusations of racial bias in his campaign against Gay.