Bill Gates has finally broken his silence about his past ties with Jeffrey Epstein, and it seems he has a lot to say—mostly regret. In a recent interview, he revealed that every minute spent with Epstein was a mistake, making it clear he'd like to wipe those memories from his mind like an old hard drive. Gates responded to outrageous claims made in the recently released Epstein Files, in which the late billionaire alleged that Gates had sexual encounters and contracted an STD from Russian women. However, Gates firmly denied any such escapades, stating he never even visited Epstein's infamous island.

The former CEO of Microsoft met Epstein in 2011 but insists their interactions were strictly business. Gates mentioned feeling foolish for associating with Epstein, especially given Epstein’s notorious history. Meanwhile, Melinda French Gates took a moment to reflect on the painful memories stirred up by these allegations, but she's emphasized moving on to happier times. It's a tangled web of regrets and memories, and given Gates' track record of philanthropy, it's hard not to wonder how these connections will impact his legacy moving forward.