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Bill Gates Apologizes for Epstein Ties, Calls It 'Huge Mistake'

2/25/2026

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U.S. Department of Justice documents reveal Bill Gates met Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein's prison term to discuss philanthropy.
In a town hall, Gates apologized for ties to Epstein, calling it a "huge mistake," and denied illicit activities, stating he never interacted with Epstein's victims.
Gates withdrew from India's AI Impact Summit before his keynote address, and the Gates Foundation remains a global health funder.

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U.S. Department of Justice documents reveal Bill Gates met Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein's prison term to discuss philanthropy.
In a town hall, Gates apologized for ties to Epstein, calling it a "huge mistake," and denied illicit activities, stating he never interacted with Epstein's victims.
Gates withdrew from India's AI Impact Summit before his keynote address, and the Gates Foundation remains a global health funder.