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Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates' foundation after Microsoft cofounder's Epstein ties disclosed
Japan🏛️ PoliticsProgressive23 hr. ago

Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates' foundation after Microsoft cofounder's Epstein ties disclosed

Warren Buffett has decided not to include the Bill Gates Foundation in his annual donation announcements after revelations about Gates' past associations with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Instead, Buffett will allocate approximately $6 billion to four foundations linked to his family, excluding Gates. This decision follows Buffett's broader plan to donate over $140 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to charity by 2034. The Gates Foundation expressed gratitude for Buffett's continued support, noting that his contributions have totaled over $47 billion. Despite Buffett's shift, the majority of his philanthropy—over $61 billion—has historically gone to the Gates Foundation. Gates has denied any knowledge of Epstein's crimes and claims he met with Epstein solely for fundraising purposes.

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Japan Today logoJapan TodayIndependentProgressive23 hr. ago
Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates' foundation after Microsoft cofounder's Epstein ties disclosed

Warren Buffett has decided not to include the Bill Gates Foundation in his annual donation announcements after revelations about Gates' past associations with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Instead, Buffett will allocate approximately $6 billion to four foundations linked to his family, excluding Gates. This decision follows Buffett's broader plan to donate over $140 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to charity by 2034. The Gates Foundation expressed gratitude for Buffett's continued support, noting that his contributions have totaled over $47 billion. Despite Buffett's shift, the majority of his philanthropy—over $61 billion—has historically gone to the Gates Foundation. Gates has denied any knowledge of Epstein's crimes and claims he met with Epstein solely for fundraising purposes.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue through the lens of ethical concerns surrounding Bill Gates' historical connections to Jeffrey Epstein, implying potential moral failings. While the focus is on Gates' past actions, the narrative suggests a critical stance toward his philanthropy, aligning with left-wing

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