Warren Buffett explains why his kids, not the Gates Foundation, will now give away all his fortune

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1. New Hampshire Union Leader

   Warren Buffett cuts off donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations ↗ (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

   Published Jul 14, 2026

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   Warren Buffett has stopped donating to the Gates Foundation, ending a two-decade philanthropic partnership following revelations about interactions between Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

2. Green Field Reporter

   Warren Buffett omits annual donation to Bill Gates’ foundation after his Epstein ties were disclosed ↗ (opens Green Field Reporter)

   Published Jul 14, 2026

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   OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates ′ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

3. KION Central Coast

   Warren Buffett drops Gates Foundation from his annual donations ↗ (opens KION Central Coast)

   Published Jul 14, 2026

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   By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Warren Buffett didn’t give anything to the Gates Foundation this year, instead directing nearly $6 billion in shares of Berkshire Hathaway to four foundations related to his own family.

4. WFLA

   Buffett omits annual gift to Bill Gates' foundation after Microsoft cofounder's Epstein ties disclosed ↗ (opens WFLA)

   Published Jul 14, 2026

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   Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates ′ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

5. Triblive

   Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates’ foundation after Microsoft cofounder’s Epstein ties disclosed ↗ (opens Triblive)

   Published Jul 14, 2026

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   OMAHA, Neb. — Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates ′ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

6. Inc.

   Warren Buffett Just Broke a 20-Year Philanthropic Tradition by Cutting This Foundation From Receiving Billions ↗ (opens Inc.)

   Published Jul 14, 2026

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   The founder of Berkshire Hathaway just announced his annual mid-year donation. The news featured a surprising twist.

7. The Guardian

   Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates’ foundation after his Epstein ties disclosed ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Jul 14, 2026

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   Gates has denied any ties to Epstein’s crimes and has not been accused of any wrongdoing Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates ′ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein .

8. BBC News

   Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity ↗ (opens BBC News)

   Published Jul 14, 2026

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   The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

9. UPI

   Warren Buffet snubs Bill Gates Foundation over Epstein ties ↗ (opens UPI)

   Published Jul 14, 2026

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   Billionaire investor Warren Buffet left the Gates Foundation out of his annual charitable stock gifts as he waits for probe of Epstein ties.

10. Conservative Review

    Warren Buffett pauses massive donation to Gates Foundation amid Epstein investigation ↗ (opens Conservative Review)

    Published Jul 14, 2026

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    The fallout from the Epstein files continues to shake the upper echelons of society as one of the world's richest men made a surprise change of plans. The Wall Street Journal reported that Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has delayed his usual mid-year donation to the Gates Founda…

11. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Buffett stops Gates Foundation donations ↗ (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

    Published Jul 15, 2026

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    Warren Buffett said Tuesday he stopped donating money to the Gates Foundation after revelations about interactions between the Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

12. Insider

    Warren Buffett spoke about Bill Gates' Epstein ties — and why he's stopped giving money to the Gates Foundation ↗ (opens Insider)

    Published Jul 15, 2026

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    Warren Buffett said he and Bill Gates have had a "wonderful friendship," but the investor now trusts his kids to distribute his vast fortune.

13. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Warren Buffett stops Gates Foundation donations following Epstein revelations ↗ (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

    Published Jul 15, 2026

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    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.

14. Forbes

    Buffett Calls Gates’ Epstein Ties ‘Distasteful’—But Found Nothing ‘Beyond What I Could Picture Myself Doing’ ↗ (opens Forbes)

    Published Jul 15, 2026

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    “While he made mistakes,” Buffett said of his longtime friend, “I made mistakes.”

15. Washington Examiner

    Warren Buffett stops donating to Gates Foundation over Epstein revelations ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published Jul 15, 2026

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    Billionaire Warren Buffett announced Tuesday that he has decided to stop donating to the Gates Foundation after newly released government documents showed the charity’s figurehead, Bill Gates, once had close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

16. Green Field Reporter

    Buffett says Gates’ Epstein ties are ‘distasteful’ but didn’t drive Buffett’s charitable decisions ↗ (opens Green Field Reporter)

    Published Jul 15, 2026

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    OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett said Wednesday that his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates ‘ ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epste…

17. Jonesboro Sun

    Buffet says that Gates' ties to Epstein are 'distasteful' but not why his fortune is going elsewhere ↗ (opens Jonesboro Sun)

    Published Jul 15, 2026

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    Billionaire Warren Buffett says his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates’ ties to…

18. Seattle Times

    Buffett says Gates’ ties to Epstein are ‘distasteful’ but not why his fortune is going elsewhere ↗ (opens Seattle Times)

    Published Jul 15, 2026

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    Billionaire Warren Buffett says his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates’ ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

19. Fast Company

    Warren Buffett calls Bill Gates’ Epstein ties ‘distasteful,’ but didn’t drive Gates Foundation cuts ↗ (opens Fast Company)

    Published Jul 15, 2026

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    Billionaire Warren Buffett said Wednesday that his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates ‘ ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein .

20. Seattle Times

    Buffett says not donating to Gates Foundation isn’t over Epstein ties ↗ (opens Seattle Times)

    Published Jul 15, 2026

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    Buffett said he has decided to donate the rest of his money through family foundations so his children can oversee how the money is spent.

21. WFMZ Allentown

    Warren Buffett explains why his kids, not the Gates Foundation, will now give away all his fortune ↗ (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published Jul 15, 2026

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    OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett said Wednesday that his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it…

22. FOX Business

    Warren Buffett excludes Gates Foundation from his annual donations of Berkshire stock ↗ (opens FOX Business)

    Published Jul 15, 2026

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    The 95-year-old investor redirected nearly $6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to his children's foundations after cutting Gates Foundation ties.

23. Revolver News

    Warren Buffett Explains Why His Kids, Not the Gates Foundation, Will Now Give Away All His Fortune… ↗ (opens Revolver News)

    Published Jul 17, 2026

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