Bill Gates Confesses to Affairs and Epstein Connections in Foundation Town Hall
In a candid town hall meeting with employees of the Gates Foundation, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, aged 70, has made startling admissions about his personal life and past associations. Gates revealed that he engaged in two extramarital affairs with Russian women while married to his now-ex-wife, Melinda French Gates. Additionally, he issued a public apology for his ties to the late billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though he firmly denied any criminal wrongdoing.
Details of the Affairs and Epstein Meetings
Gates disclosed that the affairs occurred with a Russian bridge player, whom he met at bridge events, and a Russian nuclear physicist, encountered through business activities. These confessions come amid ongoing scrutiny of his relationship with Epstein, which reportedly contributed to the dissolution of his 27-year marriage. Melinda French Gates filed for divorce in 2021, partly due to concerns over her husband's dealings with Epstein.
During the town hall, Gates acknowledged that he spent time with Epstein in various locations, including New York, Germany, France, and Washington, but emphasized that he never visited Epstein's infamous private island. He stated, "I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit," and clarified that he had no contact with Epstein's victims. Gates also expressed regret for involving foundation executives in meetings with Epstein, apologizing for the negative impact on the organization's values.
Background and Reactions
Gates first met Epstein in 2011, after Epstein's conviction for procuring a child for prostitution in Florida. Despite Melinda's skepticism, Gates maintained the friendship, later admitting it was a "huge mistake" driven by misguided hopes for global health philanthropy. Documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice included redacted photos of Gates with women, further fueling public interest.
A spokesperson for the Gates Foundation confirmed that Gates "spoke candidly" and "took responsibility for his actions" during the meeting. This development follows previous reports where Epstein allegedly threatened to expose Gates's affair with the Russian bridge player, Mila Antonova, adding another layer to the complex narrative.
