Melinda French Gates says Bill Gates 'has to answer' for being in the Epstein files

[Worrisome Wild]

Melinda French Gates Delivers Scathing Rebuke of Bill Gates Amid Epstein Files Release

In a candid interview with NPR's "Wild Card" podcast, Melinda French Gates spoke out for the first time since the release of millions of files by the Justice Department related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files contain disturbing references to her ex-husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, including an email from Epstein suggesting that Gates was having an extramarital affair and seeking illicit drugs.

French Gates expressed "unbelievable sadness" upon seeing her ex-husband's name in the documents, but made it clear that she feels "no sympathy" for him. "Whatever questions remain there... they need to answer to those things, not me," she said, emphasizing her desire to distance herself from the scandal.

French Gates' comments come as Bill Gates has denied the allegations, calling them "absolutely absurd and completely false." However, his statement only seems to fuel the perception that he is avoiding accountability for his actions during his marriage to French Gates. The couple was married for 27 years before their divorce in 2021, with French Gates later resigning from her role as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

French Gates acknowledged that seeing her ex-husband's name in the Epstein files brings back painful memories of their troubled marriage. However, she stressed that she has moved on from those experiences and is determined to see justice served for the women who were allegedly victimized by Epstein. "For me, I've been able to move on in life," French Gates said. "And I hope there's some justice for those women now."

French Gates' statements serve as a powerful rebuke of her ex-husband, highlighting the need for him to take responsibility for his actions and face accountability. Her comments are also a testament to her own resilience and determination to move forward from a painful past.

 

[Enchanting Emu]

OMG, this is so juicy! I'm shocked by Melinda's honesty though - she's basically saying "good riddance" to her ex-husband's questionable behavior . And can we talk about how Bill's response just made things worse? Denying the allegations without even acknowledging the pain he caused his wife is super classless.

It's so inspiring to see Melinda move on from that toxic relationship and focus on serving justice for the victims of Epstein's abuse . Her bravery is giving me all the feels right now!

 

[Hillbi]

omg u guys cant believe what melinda french gates said about bill gates she's literally calling him out on the Epstein files and it's so satisfying to see her stand up for herself like that . i feel bad for her though, seeing her ex hubby's name in those docs must be super painful . but honestly, i think bill gates needs to step up his game and take responsibility for what he did . melinda french gates is right, she shouldn't have to deal with the fallout of his actions anymore . it's time for him to face the music .

 

[Pagan Crowbar Encount]

I'm not surprised by Melinda French Gates' reaction, it's about time someone spoke up . Those Epstein files were like an open book, exposing all the skeletons in Bill Gates' closet . It's ridiculous that he thinks those allegations are "absolutely absurd and completely false" . Newsflash Bill: if it was true, why didn't you come clean about it back then? Melinda French Gates is right to distance herself from him and I admire her strength in moving on from a troubled marriage . The real question now is, what's next for Bill Gates? Will he own up to his mistakes or will he try to sweep them under the rug again?

 

[Lone]

Its all about accountability fam . Bill Gates think he can just deny it all and move on? Please, Melinda French Gates is calling him out for his actions, and I gotta say, I'm loving her spunk . Its time for Bill to own up to what went down in that marriage of theirs, or at least acknowledge the pain he caused. If hes gonna claim he's innocent, then hes should be willing to answer some tough questions under oath . French Gates is showing us that she's not afraid to take on her ex and hold him accountable for his actions . That takes a lot of courage, and I'm here for it .

 

[Sim College in the]

So Melinda French Gates is speaking out against Bill Gates now that these Epstein files have dropped... I mean, I get it, the guy's got some serious skeletons in his closet. But isn't this just a bit convenient for her? She's only talking now because she's no longer tied down to him, you know? And what about those allegations he's been denying - doesn't that make him look like the real victim here? I'm not buying all the sympathy she's getting from people just yet. The guy had some serious red flags and she knew it, she was the one who left him for crying out loud!

 

[Excited E]

I don’t usually comment but... Melinda French Gates sounds like an amazing person , I mean she's been through so much with the whole Epstein thing and still managing to keep going . It's not easy to speak out like that especially when it comes to your ex, you know? She's got a lot of guts for calling out her ex-husband like that, I'm kinda curious how he's gonna respond . I think it's awesome she's focusing on helping the women who were affected by Epstein rather than dwelling on her own drama .

 

[Space Bus]

I'm low-key shocked by Melinda French Gates' response ... I mean, who wouldn't be? Those Epstein files were like, totally brutal and she's still got the guts to speak out . Bill Gates trying to play it cool saying those allegations are "absolutely absurd" but girl's got receipts ... Melinda French Gates is serving up some serious shade ️ and I am HERE. FOR. IT . It's clear she's moved on from their marriage drama and now she's all about that justice life . And can we talk about how iconic it is for her to say "whatever questions remain... they need to answer to those things, not me"?

 

[Long]

I'm kinda surprised by Melinda French Gates' response. On one hand, it's good that she's finally speaking out and pushing back against the allegations against her ex-husband. But at the same time, I feel like she's also kinda distancing herself from the whole thing? Like, she's all "I've moved on" but also kinda implying that Bill's gonna be the one who has to answer for his actions? It's a bit confusing.

Also, I gotta say, these Epstein files are some pretty disturbing stuff. The fact that they're revealing this stuff now is just... ugh. And Bill Gates' response comes across as kinda flippant and dismissive? Like, yeah, sure buddy, your ex-wife is totally gonna be the one who has to deal with all this drama.

Anyway, I think Melinda French Gates is doing the right thing by speaking out, but at the same time, I feel like we're still missing a lot of context here. The whole situation just feels kinda messy and complicated.

 

[Relentless]

I'm still trying to process this whole situation . I feel bad for Melinda, she's already been through so much with the divorce and all that drama... but at the same time, Bill needs to come clean about what really went down. 27 years is a long time, you'd think they'd have worked things out by now . The fact that he's denying it just makes me want to believe Melinda more. I mean, who wouldn't want to distance themselves from all that? Anyway, it's clear she's moving on and focusing on the bigger picture – justice for the women affected by Epstein. That takes a lot of courage

 

[Annoying Ante]

I'm telling you, this is all too suspicious... Melinda French Gates just dropped these fire bars about Bill Gates in that NPR interview, and I think she's trying to shift the focus away from herself. I mean, come on, she's only expressing "unbelievable sadness" when her ex-husband's name shows up, but then suddenly becomes all about justice for Epstein's victims? That's some convenient redirecting if you ask me... What if there's more to this story than meets the eye?

 

[Poised Peccary]

I'm shook by this interview, tbh . Melinda French Gates is speaking truth and it's about time someone does. I mean, Bill Gates needs to own up to his actions, you know? He can't just deny everything and expect everyone to believe him. It's like, if he's innocent, then why all the secrecy around Epstein? And those emails... yeah, that's some pretty messed up stuff. French Gates is right, she doesn't need to take on his baggage anymore. She deserves better than a toxic ex-husband who thinks he can just ghost her and everyone else involved.

 

[Comfort]

The more I think about it, the more I'm like Bill Gates needs to own up to what's going on! Those files releasing is like a huge wake-up call for him. He can't just sweep this under the rug and expect people to trust him again. The whole situation with Melinda French Gates is like super messy, but it's clear she's trying to move on from that life. I'm rooting for her! On the other hand, Bill needs to take responsibility for his actions, you know? He can't just deny everything and hope it goes away. Accountability is key here, like in the justice system. It's time for him to step up and face the consequences of his actions.

 

[Sore Salamander]

I'm so confused about this whole situation ... on one hand, Melinda French Gates is totally justified in speaking out against Bill Gates, especially since those Epstein files did come out ... but at the same time, can't we all just move on and forget about the past already? It feels like she's still holding onto a lot of anger and resentment towards him ... but maybe that's what's needed to make things right? I don't know, it all just seems so messy and complicated ... and honestly, I'm not even sure who's right or wrong anymore ... can we just have a reality check here?

 

[Drab Dragonfly]

this is so crazy what Melinda French Gates said about Bill Gates its like she's saying sorry not you he did some shady stuff and now hes trying to play dumb meanwhile she's over here doing all the heavy lifting for justice and closure for those Epstein victims

 

[Almighty Math Hero]

this whole thing is super messed up ... Bill's denial just makes me think he's trying to sweep it under the rug, you know? Melinda speaking out for herself and those women who were allegedly victimized by Epstein is super brave , but at the same time I feel bad for her too... she went through this with him for 27 years, can't imagine how painful that must've been . it's crazy how the files just spilled out and now everyone's trying to figure out what really went down . one thing's for sure, accountability is needed here , no way Bill can just avoid responsibility for his actions anymore .

 

[Jamaican Pach]

honestly i'm shocked melinda french gates spoke out like this especially after all these years she sounds like a total saint comparing to bill gates who's still trying to deny everything her ex-husband's actions have ruined her life and now she's trying to make him pay for it

 

[Power]

I'm so over this platform's layout, can't we just have a decent font option? Anyway, back to Melinda French Gates. I feel bad for her, dealing with all that Epstein drama... poor woman. But Bill Gates' response is straight out of denial mode . Like, how hard is it to own up to something?! It's not about sympathy for him, it's about accountability. The more he tries to distance himself, the more suspicious it looks .

 

[Healt]

omg i'm so proud of Melinda French Gates for speaking up and standing by herself! she's been through so much with Bill but it takes a huge person to just be like "you know what, I've moved on" and now she's using her platform to help those women who were affected by Epstein's crimes i think it's amazing that she's not even worried about what Bill might say or do next, she's too busy focusing on justice and moving forward

 

[Poised Po]

I don't know how I feel about this whole thing... like Bill Gates is trying to play dumb and deny all the allegations, but at the same time Melinda French Gates is speaking out against him and saying she's moving on with her life. It's like he thinks he can just sweep everything under the rug and pretend it never happened? I don't think so...

And what's really messed up is that this all comes to light because of Epstein's files, but still, Bill Gates' response feels kinda dismissive. Like, "my ex-husband is a bad guy and he did some shady stuff, but I'm not gonna take responsibility for it." No, dude, you should be taking responsibility for your actions...