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Warren Buffett stops Gates Foundation donations following Epstein revelations
By Jonathan Stempel Reuters at Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
Warren Buffett announced he has ceased donations to the Gates Foundation following revelations about Bill Gates' connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Instead, Buffett will donate $6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to four family foundations led by his children.
Key takeaway Instead, Buffett will donate $6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to four family foundations led by his children.
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Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Warren Buffett announced he has ceased donations to the Gates Foundation following revelations about Bill Gates' connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Instead, Buffett will donate $6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to four family foundations led by his children.
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