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qwant news | Gates Foundation Cuts 20% of Staff, Launches External Review of Bill Gates’ Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

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The Gates Foundation announced it will cut about 20 % of its workforce while launching an external review of Bill Gates’s connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; a memo from CEO Mark Suzman cited the review as part of broader policy reforms after DOJ‑released emails showed correspondence between Epstein and foundation staff, and photos of Gates with Epstein and redacted women surfaced, prompting the foundation to reaffirm it never paid or employed Epstein and to express regret over any employee interactions. Gates has insisted his relationship with Epstein was limited to philanthropy and denied contact with victims, yet newly released Epstein files allege that Gates sought drugs to “cure” an STD and even considered secretly drugging his then‑wife Melinda, claims the billionaire denies. An update on the review is expected in the summer, and the story was originally reported by the Wall Street Journal and featured in a Breitbart News article by Lucas Nolan.

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Gates Foundation Cuts 20% of Staff, Launches External Review of Bill Gates' Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

The Gates Foundation is planning to reduce its workforce by about 20 percent of its total staff while simultaneously commissioning an outside review of Bill Gates' connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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The Bad Place Apr 22

US Top News and Analysis | Gates Foundation reviewing Jeffrey Epstein ties, will slash 20% of staff, WSJ reports

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The Gates Foundation has initiated an external review of its past connections with the late Jeffrey Epstein, according to a Wall Street Journal report, and has announced plans to cut up to 500 jobs—about 20 % of its workforce—by 2030 to curb operating costs. Founded by Bill and Melinda Gates, the philanthropy, which runs a $9 billion budget for 2026, will cap expenses at $1.25 billion. Bill Gates is slated to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on June 10 about his relationship with Epstein, a matter he previously addressed to staff, denying any illicit activity. The foundation has not yet commented on the review.

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The Bad Place Apr 22

News Headlines | Gates Foundation opens external review of Epstein ties

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The Gates Foundation announced that it has commissioned an external review, led by CEO Mark Suzman, to examine the foundation’s past engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and to evaluate its current vetting policies for new philanthropic partnerships; the review is underway with a board update expected this summer. The foundation reiterated that it never made financial payments to Epstein, did not employ him, and regrets that any staff interacted with him, citing released DOJ emails and photos that showed communications and images of Bill Gates with Epstein. Bill Gates has described his interactions with Epstein as limited to philanthropy, called the meetings a mistake, denied any involvement with Epstein’s victims, and took responsibility for his actions during a town‑hall meeting with employees.

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The Bad Place Apr 22

The Daily Beast Latest Articles | Bill Gates Hit With Foundation Probe Into His Epstein Ties by Tom Latchem

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The Gates Foundation announced that it is conducting an external review, begun early this year, of its past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein and its current partnership‑vetting policies, with findings expected by the summer; the review follows a Department of Justice release of files showing extensive contact between Epstein and Bill Gates, including draft 2013 emails in which Epstein boasted about arranging sexual encounters for Gates and supplying drugs to conceal a sexually transmitted disease—allegations Gates denies—prompting internal memos about “tough actions now,” plans to cut up to 500 jobs (about 20 % of staff) by 2030, and a forthcoming closed‑door interview before the House Oversight Committee, while Gates maintains his dealings with Epstein were limited to philanthropy and insists he never met any victims.

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Bill Gates Hit With Foundation Probe Into His Epstein Ties

Bill Gates’ private charity has hired outside reviewers to examine his dealings with the late pedophile.

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The Bad Place Apr 22

qwant news | Gates Foundation plans to cut up to 500 jobs while undergoing review of Jeffrey Epstein ties

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced it will cut up to 500 jobs—about 20% of its staff—by 2030 as part of a long‑term restructuring that also includes an external review of the organization’s past ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The review, commissioned by CEO Mark Suzman and approved by the board and Bill Gates, will assess the foundation’s previous engagements with Epstein and its current policies for vetting philanthropic partnerships, with findings expected this summer. While the job reductions were already part of the foundation’s 2026 budget plan, the renewed scrutiny follows a Wall Street Journal report and the release of millions of Epstein’s investigative records that mentioned Gates, prompting him to describe his past interactions with Epstein as “foolish.” Gates is scheduled to appear before the House Oversight Committee on June 10 to discuss his relationship with Epstein.

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Gates Foundation plans to cut up to 500 jobs while undergoing review of Jeffrey Epstein ties

The Gates Foundation plans to cut up to 500 jobs by 2030 as part of a long-term restructuring while an external review of its Epstein ties is underway.

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The Bad Place Apr 22

The Copenhagen Post | Gates Foundation orders review of Epstein ties by Ritzau

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The Gates Foundation has launched an external review of its past and present relationships with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The assessment, commissioned earlier this year by CEO Mark Suzman, will examine the foundation’s historical engagement with Epstein and evaluate its current screening policies for philanthropic partnerships. The review follows public controversy over Bill Gates’ personal contacts with Epstein—Gates has said the meetings were limited to philanthropy and should not have occurred—and heightened scrutiny from U.S. authorities.

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