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Buffett Pauses Gates Donation Amid Epstein Review | US News
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- Jun 30, 2026
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Summary
Warren Buffett’s usual multibillion-dollar annual donations to the Gates Foundation are on hold this year, as the foundation faces scrutiny over past ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett is pausing his contribution until the results of an outside review—led by CEO Mark Suzman—of Epstein-related dealings are released this summer. Despite Gates himself facing no accusations, the controversy has prompted cautious reflection among philanthropists, especially given Buffett’s decades-long commitment, which has totaled over $47 billion. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7ac31e543d88473e