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Bill Gates reveals Epstein-linked affairs in congressional interview, transcript shows

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Bill Gates reveals Epstein-linked affairs in congressional interview, transcript shows

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TL;DR

Bill Gates, during a U.S. congressional interview, reportedly identified two Russian women with whom he had affairs, which Jeffrey Epstein allegedly used to attempt blackmail, according to a transcript released Tuesday.

01 · THE DISPATCH

A newly released transcript from a U.S. congressional interview shows Bill Gates disclosing affairs with two Russian women, which Jeffrey Epstein allegedly later tried to use for blackmail. The interview — reportedly conducted as part of a broader investigation into Epstein's network — follows earlier reports of Gates's questioning over his ties to the convicted sex offender. As The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday, Gates had initially faced congressional questioning in June 2025 on those ties. This transcript adds specific allegations that Epstein attempted to leverage Gates's personal relationships for leverage. The authenticity of the transcript has not been independently confirmed, and Gates's representatives have not commented on the specific claims.

02 · How it developed

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    Transcript reveals the affairs involved two Russian women used for blackmail.

  2. Bill Gates identifies Epstein-linked affairs in congressional interview

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