Newly Emails Detail Friction Between Bill, Melinda Gates Over Epstein
Bill Gates maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, but his former wife, Melinda French Gates, prohibited further contact between the two, according to newly disclosed text messages. The communications — part of Gates’s exchanges with Epstein — were included in the latest batch of Epstein-related documents released this month, according to materials reviewed by RadarOnline.com.
Epstein spoke with Gates’ adviser in 2017 about a venture that never materialized, partly because the tech tycoon’s spouse wanted them to stop speaking, the newly-released messages suggest.
“He wants to talk to you, but his wife won’t let him,” Gates’ adviser told Epstein, per the outlet.
The adviser later sent additional text messages, stating that Epstein “loves you,” “says hi,” and “feels bad” about having to step away from their business proposals, according to the records.
“He thought great idea, but his wife wouldn’t allow it,” the adviser wrote.
The Gates’ finalized their divorce in August 2021 after 27 years of marriage. She has said that his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, was a significant factor in her decision to end the marriage.
Speaking at the time, Melinda said: “I did not like that he had meetings with Jeffrey Epstein. I made that clear to him,” adding that she met the sex offender “exactly one time.”
Releasing a statement in 2022, Gates wrote, “Meeting with Epstein was a mistake that I regret deeply. It was a substantial error in judgment.
“I remain dedicated to my work at the Gates Foundation in partnership with Melinda, where our focus is to help reduce global inequities, giving every person the chance to live a healthy and productive life.”
The newly released messages between Gates’s adviser and Jeffrey Epstein were exchanged while they were discussing an upcoming annual banquet in Washington, D.C., RadarOnline.com reported.
Epstein had been seeking to interest Gates in a donor-advised fund, a tax-deductible charitable vehicle that Epstein hoped to manage. According to the messages, Gates had initially expressed interest, but his wife advised against moving forward.
After the adviser relayed this to Epstein—while noting that Gates “loves” him—Epstein attempted to persuade Gates to reconsider. He added that former Obama White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler “would love to sit with Melinda and give her
the other side of Jeffrey,” according to the texts.
RadarOnline.com reported that Epstein allegedly threatened to disclose an affair Bill Gates was said to have had with Russian bridge player Mila Antonova in 2017 after Gates declined to participate in Epstein’s proposed multibillion-dollar charitable fund.
In her memoir released in April, Melinda Gates discussed her former husband’s relationship with Epstein, as well as reports that Gates had been unfaithful during their marriage.
She wrote: “Bill has publicly acknowledged that he wasn’t always faithful to me,” adding, “That October, things had reached a fever pitch when The New York Times published a deeply disturbing article that raised serious questions about Bill’s conduct – questions that suggested he had betrayed not only our marriage but also my values.”
President Donald Trump on Wednesday, meanwhile, signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, requiring the Department of Justice to release all unclassified records related to the late financier and convicted sex offender.
The bipartisan bill cleared Congress this week with overwhelming support, passing the House by a 421–1 vote and the Senate by unanimous consent.
It directs the Justice Department to post unclassified Epstein-related files online in a searchable format. The release is expected to include investigative materials, communications, and other records tied to Epstein and his longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, while redacting any information that identifies victims or could interfere with ongoing investigations.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the department would meet the deadline. “The department will release the files online in a searchable format within the required 30-day period,” Bondi told reporters after the signing.
President Trump has to stop live speech as he rushed from podium after ‘medical emergency’
BREAKING: Trump Abruptly Halts Speech After Sudden Medical Emergency Inside White House
Washington, D.C. — What began as a routine national security briefing quickly turned into a moment of confusion and concern that left both the press and the public searching for answers.
President Donald Trump was in the middle of delivering remarks on rising global tensions, including warnings about Iran and nuclear threats, when the atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically. Witnesses describe a sudden break in focus—an interruption that escalated within seconds into what appeared to be a medical emergency.
Before most viewers at home could fully grasp what was happening, the live broadcast abruptly cut to black.
A Sudden Turn Behind Closed Doors
According to individuals present in the room, confusion spread rapidly. A child reportedly collapsed, triggering immediate alarm among those nearby. Among the first to react was Mehmet Oz, who moved swiftly toward the scene.
Observers noted that his response was immediate and instinctive—less that of a public figure, and more that of a concerned parent and trained physician. His wife, visibly shaken, added to the intensity of the moment unfolding just feet away from the podium.
At nearly the same time, Karoline Leavitt issued a firm directive to clear the room. Reporters were quickly ushered out, cutting off any chance for immediate clarification.
Silence Replaces Answers
Within moments, the press conference was officially terminated. No explanation was offered. No follow-up briefing was announced.
The abrupt end left a void—both in the room and across the nation. Viewers were left staring at blank screens, while journalists scrambled for details that, as of now, remain unconfirmed.
A Human Moment in a High-Stakes Setting
What makes the incident particularly striking is where it occurred: inside one of the most secure and controlled environments in the world. The Oval Office is typically a place of calculated messaging and strict protocol. Yet in this instance, those layers of control appeared to dissolve in an instant.The contrast was stark. Just seconds earlier, the focus had been on geopolitical threats and national defense. Suddenly, the narrative shifted to something far more immediate and personal—a family crisis unfolding in real time.
What Happens Next?
As of now, the White House has not released an official statement clarifying the nature of the emergency or the condition of those involved.
Until more information emerges, the public is left piecing together fragments:
A speech interrupted mid-sentence
A rushed response from a doctor and parent
A distressed family at the center of attention
And a room cleared with urgency and silence
In Washington, where every moment is usually scripted and controlled, this unexpected incident serves as a stark reminder: even at the highest levels of power, unpredictability can take over without warning.
