Bill Gates has publicly admitted two extramarital affairs during his marriage to Melinda French Gates and apologized to his foundation staff for past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, denying any criminal conduct.
In a candid town hall with the Gates Foundation on February 24, Bill Gates admitted to having two extramarital affairs with Russian women during his 27-year marriage to Melinda French Gates. One woman was described as a bridge player, the other a nuclear physicist. Gates expressed regret for the pain caused by these actions, acknowledging the impact on his family and personal reputation.
Alongside the admissions, Gates apologized to foundation staff for his past dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, calling the association a “huge mistake” that harmed the organization’s reputation. He stressed that none of his interactions involved criminal activity or Epstein’s victims. The revelations come amid renewed scrutiny over Gates’ judgment and personal conduct, highlighting the challenges public figures face when private actions intersect with professional leadership.
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