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The Bill Gates Epstein Related Congressional Transcripts (Part 15) (7/2/26)

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The nearly six-hour congressional interview focused on why Bill Gates continued meeting with Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein's 2008 conviction, what Gates knew about Epstein's conduct, and whether Epstein attempted to gain leverage over him. Gates testified that he met Epstein roughly 12 to 14 times between 2011 and 2014, saying he believed Epstein could help attract major philanthropic donations to global health initiatives through the Gates Foundation. He repeatedly described those meetings as "a mistake," insisted he never visited Epstein's private island, New Mexico ranch, or Florida residence, and said he never witnessed criminal conduct or participated in any of Epstein's illegal activities. Gates told lawmakers he ultimately concluded that Epstein had exaggerated both his financial connections and his ability to raise money for philanthropy. One of the most closely watched portions of the transcript concerned allegations that Epstein sought to pressure Gates using knowledge of Gates' personal life. Gates acknowledged several extramarital affairs and testified that Epstein appeared to have learned about them, later making what Gates described as "veiled" attempts at blackmail by referencing those relationships and seeking money connected to one of the women. Gates said he believed Epstein "contemplated" blackmail but maintained he was never actually blackmailed, never paid Epstein to keep information secret, and never committed crimes with him. Throughout the interview, Gates emphasized that his association with Epstein damaged his judgment and reputation, expressed support for releasing the Epstein files and for continued investigations, and said survivors deserve justice while denying any involvement in Epstein's trafficking operation or abuse of minors. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: Bill-Gates-Transcript.pdf [https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bill-Gates-Transcript.pdf]

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