After the newly published Epstein files, Bill Gates speaks for the first time about the allegations and says he regrets contact with Epstein.
Feb 4, 2026, 3:27 p.mFeb 4, 2026, 3:27 p.m
Bill Gates appears several times in the recently released Epstein files. According to draft emails from Epstein, the Microsoft founder is said to have asked a consultant to get medication for sexually transmitted diseases, allegedly because of “contacts with Russian women.” Epstein also wrote that Gates may have secretly wanted to give the drugs to his wife.
Bill Gates appears increasingly in the new Epstein files. image: keystone
Gates’ spokesman told the New York Post that the allegations were completely unfounded. Rather, they showed how Epstein tried to lure his prominent acquaintances into a trap.
“It was stupid of me to spend time with him”
Bill Gates has now spoken out himself. In an interview with the Australian broadcaster “9News” he spoke about his previous acquaintance with the deceased sex offender and said that he regretted having contact with him.
“Looking back, it was a dead end and it was stupid of me to spend time with him. I’m one of many who regret ever meeting him.”
Regarding the drug allegations, Gates says that Epstein probably wrote himself an email that he never sent. The message is fake.
“I don’t know what he was thinking. It just reminds me that I regret and apologize for every minute I spent with him.”
In addition, Bill Gates was apparently never a guest on Epstein’s famous island.
«I’ve never been to the island. I haven’t met any women.”
Bill Gates’ ex-wife, French Gates, also commented on the Epstein documents. In a podcast, she said her ex-husband had to explain the allegations. The details were difficult for her personally and reminded her of “very painful times” in her marriage. The headlines filled her with “deep sadness”. (fake)