Warren Buffett Says He Doesn’t Endorse Candidates, Issues Warning on Impersonators

Multi-billionaire Warren Buffett and his company issued a rare public statement on Wednesday in declaring that he does not endorse political candidates, responding to “fraudulent claims” about who he is endorsing in the 2024 presidential race. “In light of the increased usage of social media, there have been numerous fraudulent claims regarding Mr. Buffett’s endorsement of investment products as well as his endorsement and support of political candidates,” the statement said, published on his Berkshire Hathaway website. “Mr. Buffett does not currently and will not prospectively endorse investment products or endorse and support political candidates.” The brief statement did not provide any specific details about the fraudulent claims that have been circulating on social media....