Friday, April 24, 2026 - Bill Gates' foundation has launched a probe into his ties with Jeffrey Epstein following the shocking release of files linked to the p£dophile.
The Microsoft billionaire's relationship with Epstein was
exposed last year when the Department of Justice released a tranche of
documents containing emails and photos of the two.
Several of the files also included communication between the
late financier and the Gates Foundation's staff.
Now, the Gates Foundation has announced it is investigating
the whole organization's ties to Epstein.
'In March, with the support of our Chair, Bill Gates, and
our independent Governing Board members, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman
commissioned an external review to assess past foundation engagement with
Epstein, and our current policies for vetting and developing new philanthropic
partnerships,' the foundation said in a statement.
'That review is underway, and we expect the board and
management will receive an update this summer.'
Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman sent a memo to staff on
Tuesday addressing the review and recently announced layoffs.
'This is a challenging time for our organization in many
ways, but it also highlights the critical importance of taking the tough
actions now,' Suzman wrote in the memo viewed by The Wall Street Journal.
Suzman also said that a recent board meeting in London
included a session on the impact of the Justice Department's Epstein
files and how they relate to the foundation's work and reputation.
Gates has said the relationship was confined to
philanthropy-related discussions and that it was a mistake for him to meet
Epstein.
He is scheduled testify about his Epstein ties before
Congress in June.
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