Gates Foundation Met with Jeffrey Epstein About 30 Times Despite Bill Gates' Regret

A new review reveals that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation held approximately 30 meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, despite Bill Gates previously describing his association with Epstein as a 'grave error in judgment.' The report comes shortly after Warren Buffett, once Gates' close friend and major benefactor, excluded the foundation from his annual donations. The findings highlight ongoing scrutiny of Gates' ties to the disgraced financier, who died in 2019 while facing sex trafficking charges. The article, published by Fortune on July 21, 2026, underscores the contradiction between Gates' public statements and the foundation's continued engagement with Epstein.

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