{"id":2630069,"date":"2026-07-15T11:34:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/warren-buffett-stops-donating-to-gates-foundation-over-epstein-revelations\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T11:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:36:28","slug":"warren-buffett-stops-donating-to-gates-foundation-over-epstein-revelations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/warren-buffett-stops-donating-to-gates-foundation-over-epstein-revelations\/","title":{"rendered":"Warren Buffett stops donating to Gates Foundation over Epstein revelations"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwarren-buffett-stops-donating-to-gates-foundation-over-epstein-revelations%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2630069&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Billionaire Warren Buffett announced he will stop donating to the Gates Foundation after newly released documents revealed Bill Gates had close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett,who has donated over $47 billion to the foundation over two decades,plans to distribute his remaining berkshire Hathaway stock-worth over $140 billion-by the end of 2034 to foundations run by his children and his late wife\u2019s foundation. Although Buffett described Gates\u2019s relationship with Epstein as \u201cdistasteful,\u201d he expressed understanding and maintained his friendship with Gates, noting recent visits and plans for further dialog.Gates has distanced himself from Epstein and has not been accused of wrongdoing. The Gates Foundation, which focuses on global health and poverty, expressed gratitude for Buffett\u2019s support. The decision to cease donations to the foundation marks a significant shift, influenced by concerns over Gates\u2019s association with Epstein and Buffett\u2019s focus on family legacy.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Billionaire <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/warren-buffett\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2198\">Warren Buffett<\/a> announced Tuesday that he has decided to stop donating to the Gates Foundation after newly released government documents showed the charity\u2019s figurehead, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/bill-gates\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"650\">Bill Gates<\/a>, once had close ties with convicted sex offender <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jeffrey-epstein\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1860\">Jeffrey Epstein<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buffett has given over $47 billion to the Gates Foundation in the past two decades. The former Berkshire Hathaway CEO is now giving $6 billion to four foundations connected to his own family.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/4646111\/california-leads-multistate-antitrust-lawsuit-block-paramount-warner-bros-merger\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>California leads multistate antitrust lawsuit to block Paramount-Warner Bros. merger<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/4645578\/uaw-shawn-fain-decries-doj-investigation-allegations-abused-office\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Shawn Fain decries DOJ investigation over allegations he abused his office<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/investigations\/4643239\/chinese-drug-manufacturer-ccp-ties-imported-unauthorized-glp-1-drug-ingredients\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Chinese drug manufacturer with CCP ties imported unauthorized GLP-1 drug ingredients<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of 2034, all of his remaining Berkshire Hathaway stock, amounting to more than $140 billion, will be donated to charity. Buffett is set to turn 96 on Aug. 30.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision to donate his wealth to foundations run by his three children and another charity named after his late first wife shows the investor\u2019s concern for his own family as he progresses in age.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOf course, mortality is unpredictable, but my remaining shares will be donated to the four foundations one way or the other by December 31, 2034,\u201d he said. \u201cThe goal is to have the grants grow annually to each of the three foundations managed by each of my children and the annual grant to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation grow at a somewhat greater rate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The announcement did not mention Gates, but Buffett expounded upon his decision Wednesday morning in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/07\/15\/warren-buffett-calls-bill-gates-actions-with-epstein-distasteful-but-people-make-mistakes.html\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/07\/15\/warren-buffett-calls-bill-gates-actions-with-epstein-distasteful-but-people-make-mistakes.html\">CNBC interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While describing his longtime friend\u2019s relationship with Epstein as \u201cdistasteful,\u201d Buffett gave Gates some grace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI read a great deal since Jan. 1 in terms of what happened, with Bill and Epstein,\u201d the 95-year-old billionaire said. \u201cWhile it\u2019s distasteful, while he made mistakes, I made mistakes, hiring all kinds of people, or choosing friends, and then finding out later that, one way or other, they weren\u2019t what I thought they were. I found nothing in there that was beyond what I could picture myself doing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buffett and Gates have been friends for 35 years, well over two decades before the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/microsoft\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"3098\">Microsoft<\/a> co-founder met Epstein. The two primarily discussed raising money for charitable causes between 2011 and 2014, although the fundraising never came to fruition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gates has since tried distancing himself from the disgraced financier, denying any knowledge of Epstein\u2019s crimes. The 70-year-old philanthropist has not been accused of any wrongdoing by authorities or Epstein\u2019s survivors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buffett noted he continues to stay in touch with Gates despite recent revelations surrounding his connections to Epstein.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe came by Omaha three weeks ago,\u201d Buffett said of Gates. \u201cI kind of lose track of time, but certainly not three months, and we spent three hours talking together.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe intends to call me,\u201d Buffett added. \u201cHe already proposed another meeting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gates Foundation, which primarily provides grants to combat infectious diseases and reduce global poverty, thanked Buffett for his financial contributions over the years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4623491\/bill-gates-epstein-wealth-confusing\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4623491\/bill-gates-epstein-wealth-confusing\/\">BILL GATES SAID EPSTEIN\u2019S WEALTH WAS \u2018CONFUSING\u2019 BUT MET WITH HIM OVER A DOZEN TIMES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-5\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-26\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Gates Foundation is grateful to Warren Buffett for his decades of support for our work,\u201d the private organization said. \u201cHis gifts, totaling more than $47 billion, have helped us expand and deliver on the foundation\u2019s mission to improve health and opportunity for people around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foundation formerly had Gates\u2019s wife, Melinda, in its name. The couple divorced in 2021, two years after Epstein\u2019s death. Melinda French Gates has said her ex-husband\u2019s association with the late sex offender was a major factor in their split.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buffett to stop donating after Gates&#8217; Epstein ties revealed<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2630070,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP26195512101177.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[9006,33760,33259],"class_list":["post-2630069","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-epstein","tag-gates-foundation","tag-warren-buffett"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AP26195512101177.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2630069","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2630069"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2630069\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2630072,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2630069\/revisions\/2630072"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2630070"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2630069"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2630069"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2630069"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}