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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 14, 2026 at 3:24 PM ET · Updated July 15, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET

Buffett ends Gates Foundation donations amid Epstein scrutiny

3 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Warren Buffett has stopped donating to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation after details about Bill Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein were disclosed. Buffett had previously given billions of dollars to the foundation over the years.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Associated Press via Google News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 5 hr ago from Washington Examiner. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Washington Examiner 5 hr ago
Warren Buffett stops donating to Gates Foundation over Epstein revelations
WND 1 d ago
From billions of dollars to zilch: Warren Buffett kills money flow to Gates Foundation

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

Associated Press via Google News 1 d ago
Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates’ foundation after Microsoft cofounder’s Epstein ties disclosed - AP News

Coverage timeline

Jul 14, 3:24 PM ET
1 d ago
Associated Press via Google News
Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates’ foundation after Microsoft cofounder’s Epstein ties disclosed - AP News
Jul 14, 4:24 PM ET
1 d ago
WND
From billions of dollars to zilch: Warren Buffett kills money flow to Gates Foundation
Jul 15, 11:19 AM ET
5 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Warren Buffett stops donating to Gates Foundation over Epstein revelations
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