Melinda Gates speaks out on her ex-husband’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein

In a recent appearance on NPR’s Wild Card podcast, Melinda French Gates shared her raw reaction to the latest round of Department of Justice files involving Jeffrey Epstein. Melinda made it clear that while she has moved on since their 2021 divorce, the recurring mentions of her ex-husband in these documents bring back painful memories. She emphasized that questions regarding Bill Gates’ involvement are for him to answer, not her, as she remains focused on her own path forward.

Melinda also reflected on her decision to end their 27-year marriage, noting that his connection to Epstein was a significant factor in her realization that the relationship was no longer healthy or built on trust. Expressing deep empathy for the victims, she described the situation as "beyond heartbreaking" and praised the women who are now standing up for justice. Despite the difficult subject matter, Melinda maintains that her priority was finding health and peace outside of the marriage.