Bill Gates' Epstein Files Confession Called 'Most Humiliating': Slate

Bill Gates acknowledged he hoped Jeffrey Epstein could help him secure a Nobel Peace Prize, according to Slate.¹

The admission came during an interview with ABC News, in which Gates discussed his past relationship with the convicted sex offender, Slate reported.¹ Gates said he believed Epstein’s connections could assist him in winning the prestigious award, according to the report.¹

Slate characterized the revelation as potentially “the most humiliating” detail to emerge from the Epstein files, while noting it is “hardly the worst thing” contained in the broader document release.¹

Gates Met With Epstein After Conviction

Gates has previously acknowledged meeting with Epstein multiple times after Epstein’s 2008 conviction on state charges of soliciting a minor.¹ The Microsoft co-founder has faced ongoing scrutiny over the nature and extent of his interactions with Epstein.

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to peace. Past recipients include Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and Mother Teresa. The prize includes a medal, diploma, and monetary award.

Gates’ former wife, Melinda French Gates, has previously stated that her discomfort with her then-husband’s relationship with Epstein was a factor in their 2021 divorce.¹ The couple announced their separation after 27 years of marriage, with the Epstein connection emerging as one of several reported points of tension.

Ongoing Document Releases

Epstein cultivated relationships with numerous prominent figures in business, politics, academia, and philanthropy before his 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges.¹ He died in federal custody in August 2019 in what was ruled a suicide.

The ongoing release of documents related to Epstein’s activities has continued to reveal details about his interactions with high-profile individuals. Gates is among several wealthy and influential figures whose associations with Epstein have drawn public attention and criticism.

The Epstein Transparency Act requires federal agencies to release records related to Epstein’s case.¹ The law has prompted the disclosure of millions of pages of previously sealed documents, including emails, flight logs, and investigative materials.

Gates’ acknowledgment that he saw Epstein as a potential avenue to a Nobel Prize adds another dimension to questions about why prominent individuals maintained contact with Epstein after his criminal conviction became public.

The ABC News interview in which Gates made the statement represents one of his most extensive public discussions of his relationship with Epstein.¹ Gates has previously expressed regret about the association, calling the meetings with Epstein “a huge mistake” in past interviews, according to Slate.¹

The revelation comes as scrutiny of Epstein’s network of contacts continues. Multiple prominent figures have resigned or faced professional consequences after being named in released Epstein files.

References

1. Slate — “Bill Gates’ Latest Confession Is Hardly the Worst Thing From the Epstein Files—but It May Be the Most Humiliating”