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Warren Buffett redirects fortune from Gates Foundation, citing children's readiness

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Warren Buffett stated that his decision to redirect his charitable giving away from the Gates Foundation is primarily due to his children being ready to manage his fortune, rather than solely due to Bill Gates' association with Jeffrey Epstein. While Buffett described Gates' ties to Epstein as "distasteful," he drew parallels to his own past mistakes in choosing people. Buffett confirmed he had reviewed information regarding Gates and Epstein and noted that Gates had since ended their relationship. AI

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Warren Buffett redirects fortune from Gates Foundation, citing children's readiness

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Josh Funk, The Associated Press ·

    Warren Buffett on Bill Gates’ ‘distasteful’ friendship with Jeffrey Epstein: ‘No one bats a thousand in the business of choosing people’

    The 95-year-old defended his old partner while quietly speeding up his plan to give away his own $140 billion fortune.

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