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Bill Gates Acknowledges Responsibility for Epstein Ties – Apologizes to Employees

Published February 25, 2026, 12:17
Bill Gates Acknowledges Responsibility for Epstein Ties – Apologizes to Employees

Bill Gates has acknowledged his responsibility for his relationships with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, apologizing to employees of the Gates Foundation. This admission came during a meeting with foundation staff, as confirmed by a foundation spokesperson, and follows a report in the Wall Street Journal. Gates expressed regret for spending time with Epstein and for bringing foundation staff into contact with him, calling it a 'huge mistake'. According to the report, Gates also admitted to two connections he had with Russian women that Epstein later discovered. However, he emphasized that these women were not among Epstein's victims. Gates assured his staff that he did not do or see anything illegal. Documents released to the public reveal that Gates and Epstein met repeatedly to discuss expanding the philanthropic activities of the foundation. The newspaper reports that Gates said Epstein had asked him to take photos with his assistants after their meetings, photos in which the women's faces had been altered. Gates stated clearly that he did not spend time with Epstein's victims. The Gates Foundation has already announced that it made no payments to Epstein nor did it ever hire him for anything. This case is causing intense discussion and questions about Gates's relationships with Epstein and the potential impact on the image and work of the Gates Foundation. Gates's admission of responsibility is an important step, but it is not enough to answer all the questions that have arisen.