Warren Buffett spoke about Bill Gates' Epstein ties — and why he's stopped giving money to the Gates Foundation
Warren Buffett has confirmed he is ending his annual donations to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He cited his trust in his own family's foundations and addressed Bill Gates' past association with Jeffrey Epstein as a regrettable error in judgment.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in the philanthropic landscape, as Buffett was one of the largest donors to the Gates Foundation for decades.
Warren Buffett (left) and Bill Gates. Bloomberg/Getty Images Warren Buffett spoke about his friendship with Bill Gates and his decision not to donate to Gates' Foundation. "No one bats a thousand in the business of choosing people," Buffett said of Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett said the Gates Foundation is well-funded, and he trusts his kids to disburse his wealth. Warren Buffett shone a light on his relationship with Bill Gates, and his decision to end his annual donations to the Gates Foundation, in a rare interview with CNBC's Becky Quick on Wednesday. The famed investor and Berkshire Hathaway chairman said he'd "read a great deal" about Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and while it was a "distasteful" situation, everyone makes mistakes in judging people.
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