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Warren Buffett calls Bill Gates' actions with Epstein 'distasteful,' but people make mistakes

Warren Buffett has ended his donations to the Gates Foundation following scrutiny over Bill Gates' associations with Jeffrey Epstein.

By · Published July 15, 2026  14:31 UTC · Updated July 18, 2026  15:29 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 11 distinct news outlets with 12 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
  • Primary Driver: Warren Buffett has ended his donations to the Gates Foundation following scrutiny over Bill Gates' associations with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Warren Buffett has ceased providing gifts to the Gates Foundation. Buffett described Bill Gates' actions regarding Epstein as "distasteful," while adding that people make mistakes.

Coverage from CNBC, Bloomberg, The Hindu, and the Wall Street Journal emphasizes that the decision to stop these donations was not a surprise. The Wall Street Journal reports that while Buffett and Gates continue to give away their fortunes, they are no longer doing so together.

Future developments will depend on the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Bill Gates' ties to Epstein and the separate philanthropic paths now taken by Buffett and Gates.

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Why did Warren Buffett stop donating to the Gates Foundation?

According to Bloomberg, the decision followed scrutiny over Bill Gates' actions with Epstein.

How did Buffett characterize Bill Gates' actions?

CNBC reports that Buffett called the actions "distasteful," though he noted that people make mistakes.

Are Buffett and Gates still practicing philanthropy?

Yes; the Wall Street Journal states both are still giving away their fortunes, but no longer together.

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