Bill Gates to lawmakers: Jeffrey Epstein ‘certainly wasn’t a friend’

During an extensive interview with lawmakers, Bill Gates clarified that his association with Jeffrey Epstein was strictly professional, emphasizing that Epstein "certainly wasn’t a friend" and that he never observed any criminal activities. Gates' testimony sheds light on the nature of their interactions and underscores the importance of separating personal and professional relationships, especially in light of Epstein’s later legal troubles. This context is crucial as it helps to dispel any lingering misconceptions about the extent of Gates' involvement with Epstein and underscores the need for transparency in such high-profile relationships.