Dell computers' billionaire founder has hit out at internet trolls who attacked his wife's looks at a recent White House appearance.
Michael Dell, 61, defended his wife Susan, 62, after her appearance in Washington, DC, sparked unkind remarks.
The trolling happened even though the couple were in DC to discuss the couple's $6.25 billion gift that will see all American newborns given a $250 investment account.
'To every child across the country, these accounts are for you. We believe in you,' Susan, talking up 'tax-advantaged investment accounts' for children under 18 who have a Social Security number.
Clips and photos of the couple quickly circulated, as internet users homed in on Susan's appearance.
'The Dell family gave 7 billion dollars directly to American children. And instead of gratitude, there's much discussion of a 62 year old woman's looks,' conservative commentator Mike Cernovich wrote on X.
Other defenses surfaced in the replies, including two shared by Dell himself: One pointed out how they had signed up their own youngsters for the initiative, which was announced by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation last year.
Michael Dell - the founder of Dell computers - and wife Susan visited the White House last week to talk up a savings initiative for kids backed by his billions
Several social media users homed in 62-year-old Susan's appearance, accusing her of getting work done, Dell, 61, reshared multiple replies to a post that panned the online response Sunday
'Out of the blue $250 showed up from Dell for both of my boys. I will go out of my way to support them now, who else has done what they did? No one…' the poster wrote in a reply to another X account that condemned criticism of Susan's looks.
'It’s truly insane how evil and full of themselves people are.'
Another added: 'My grandson got 250 dollars in his Trump account from Susan Dell. Please leave that woman alone.'
Dell – who founded Dell at 19 with $1,000 in his pocket – reshared both, while also sharing emojis to indicate thanks.
President Trump's son Eric also joined the condemnation of the trolling, writing on X: 'People are awful. Susan and Michael Dell just put $6.25 billion into Trump Accounts for 25 million kids so they’ll have something waiting for them when they grow up—one of, if not the largest private donation in American History.
'The response? Vicious attacks on her.
'It’s truly insane how evil and full of themselves people are,' one poster wrote. The $6.25 billion pledge, along with taxpayers money, will help build 'Trump' savings accounts for childen, the couple confirmed while meeting with the president on Wendesday
'I’m tired of this nonsense. Very few people have done more for philanthropy. It’s disgusting and it has to stop.
'Susan, on behalf of the overwhelming majority of people in this nation: Thank You!! You are incredible!'
Michael Dell went on to share several examples of fanmail the family had already received – all penned in the unmistakable style of children.
'Dear Dell Family, Thank you for the money in my Trump bank account. I'm very glad to be saving for my future,' one hand-scrawled message read.
'I'm grateful for the money you added to my Trump account, Thank you for helping me save for my future,' another penned by an eight-year-old girl in Arizona added.
The couple's $6.25 billion pledge is funding the so-called 'Trump Accounts,' which are also being backed by the American taxpayer.
Dell shared letters from children who have already benefited from the money as the response rang out on Monday
The Dells met on a blind date back in 1988 during the early days of Dell's company, which is now worth nearly $400 billion.
The two wed the following year and now have four children, daughters Alexa, Kira and Juliette and son Zachary.
Dell's personal net worth now hovers around $300 billion, according to recent estimates from Forbes.
His wife served on President George W Bush's Council for Physical Fitness and Sports, which aimed to promote active, healthy lifestyles for all Americans.
Children who have accounts cannot access the funds until they turn 18.
The couple are seen together at George W. Bush's inaugural ball in 2001. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation was started in 1999
Once they do, there are strict restrictions on what the money can be used for, like purchasing a home or paying for school.
'They're putting up a lot of money,' Trump said of the Dells' efforts in July.
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation was started in 1999.