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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 10 MIN

Bill Gates used to be popular. Then his Epstein ties were revealed.

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Bill Gates’ public reputation has experienced a severe decline, dropping from a net favorability rating of +74 points in 2018 to just +6 points, primarily driven by revelations concerning his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The fallout culminated in Gates delivering nearly six hours of closed-door testimony before the House Oversight Committee.The timeline of their relationship, the subsequent fallout, and Gates' defense outline the trajectory of this shift in public perception.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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