Melinda French Gates Shares Heartbreaking Response to Epstein Files Involving Ex-Husband Bill Gates
In a deeply emotional interview, Melinda French Gates has revealed her profound sadness and personal anguish following the release of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case that prominently feature her ex-husband, Microsoft founder Bill Gates. The latest document dump includes shocking draft emails written by Epstein himself in 2013, containing unverified allegations that have sparked widespread controversy and media attention.
Disturbing Allegations in Epstein's Draft Emails
The newly released documents contain draft emails that Epstein wrote to himself, which include sensational claims about Bill Gates. One email with the subject line "Bill" alleges that Gates contracted a sexually transmitted infection from "Russian girls" and that Epstein provided antibiotics for treatment. The email further claims Epstein was asked to delete correspondence about the alleged STI and provide medication that could be secretly given to Melinda.
A spokesperson for Bill Gates has vehemently denied these allegations, telling People magazine that the claims are "absolutely absurd and completely false." The representative added that "the only thing these documents demonstrate is Epstein's frustration that he did not have an ongoing relationship with Gates and the lengths he would go to entrap and defame."
French Gates' Emotional Reaction to the Revelations
In an interview with NPR's "Wild Card" podcast scheduled for full release on Thursday, French Gates expressed what she described as "unbelievable sadness" upon learning about the latest Epstein document revelations. She approached the topic first from a societal perspective, stating: "I think we're having a reckoning as a society, right? No girl, no girl should ever be put in the situation that they were put in by Epstein and whatever was going on with all of the various people around him."
The conversation then turned deeply personal as French Gates revealed how the documents affected her emotionally. "It's beyond heartbreaking, right? I remember being those ages those girls were. I remember my daughters being those ages," she told host Rachel Martin. "So for me, it's personally hard whenever those details come up, right, because [it] brings back memories of some very, very painful times in my marriage, but I have moved on from that."
Questions Remain for Those Connected to Epstein
French Gates made it clear that responsibility for answering questions about Epstein connections lies with those directly involved, including her ex-husband. "Whatever questions remain there of what I don't — can't even begin to know all of it — those questions are for those people and for even my ex-husband. They need to answer to those things, not me," she stated emphatically.
The philanthropist added that she feels relieved to have distanced herself from the situation, saying she's "so happy to be away from all the muck that was there." This sentiment echoes previous statements she has made about her marriage to Bill Gates, which lasted 27 years before their separation in 2021.
Historical Context of the Gates-Epstein Connection
Melinda French Gates has previously acknowledged that her ex-husband's association with Jeffrey Epstein contributed to their marital difficulties. In a 2021 interview with CBS News, she confirmed: "I did not like that he'd had meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, no. I made that clear to him. ... [Epstein] was abhorrent. He was evil personified. I had nightmares about it afterward."
The latest document revelations have reignited public discussion about the extent of relationships between wealthy, powerful individuals and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. As society continues to grapple with the implications of these connections, Melinda French Gates' heartfelt response highlights the personal toll such revelations can exact, even years after the events in question.
