Gates Apologizes to Foundation Staff Over Epstein Ties
Gates apologized at a Gates Foundation town hall, admitted two affairs, and said meeting Epstein was 'a huge mistake' while Justice Department files reference him.
ABC NewsBill Gates 'spoke candidly' about Epstein ties at a Gates Foundation meeting, spokesperson says
NBC NewsBill Gates admits affairs, says Epstein association was 'huge mistake' at Gates Foundation town hall
Fox BusinessBill Gates apologizes to foundation staff over Epstein ties
CBS NewsBill Gates apologizes to Gates Foundation staff over Epstein ties, admits to having affairs
Overview
Bill Gates apologized to staff at a Gates Foundation town hall on Tuesday, saying it was "a huge mistake" to spend time with Jeffrey Epstein, according to a recording of the meeting.
Gates appears multiple times in Justice Department files released in connection with its investigation of Epstein, including emails about philanthropic projects, calendar entries, and photos, the records show.
A Gates Foundation spokesperson said Gates "spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail, and took responsibility for his actions" at the town hall.
Gates told staff he had two affairs and denied any illicit conduct, saying "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit," according to a recording of the town hall.
The Gates Foundation said it did not pursue any collaboration with Epstein, made no financial payments to him, and regrets that employees interacted with Epstein in any way.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources report this story neutrally: they foreground attributed factual details (DOJ files, spokesperson statements), present denials and relevant quotes as source content rather than editorial claim, and disclose funding ties. Editorial language remains descriptive not evaluative, so coverage offers competing facts instead of a single accusatory narrative.
FAQ
Bill Gates called spending time with Jeffrey Epstein 'a huge mistake' and stated he did nothing illicit and saw nothing illicit.
Gates appears in emails about philanthropic projects, calendar entries, and photos in the Justice Department files from the Epstein investigation.
Gates admitted to having two affairs but denied any illicit conduct.
The Foundation stated it did not pursue collaboration with Epstein, made no financial payments to him, and regrets any employee interactions with him.
Gates met with Epstein hoping to secure billions in philanthropy for global health through Epstein's contacts, but ended the relationship when it didn't materialize.
