Elon Musk Publicly Accuses Bill Gates Over Epstein Ties, USAID Cuts

Elon Musk and Bill Gates have intensified their longstanding feud, with Musk publicly criticizing Gates for his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and questioning his credibility on child welfare. This confrontation was sparked by Gates' accusation that Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, which involved cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), endangered vulnerable children by jeopardizing healthcare assistance in regions like Mozambique. Musk denied these claims, calling Gates a liar and refusing to accept responsibility without evidence from Gates. The dispute also references Gates' previous short position on Tesla stock, which Musk highlighted as a conflict of interest undermining Gates' climate philanthropy efforts. Critics of Gates argue that his accusations are fear-mongering without evidence, noting contradictions between his public stance on child welfare and his associations. The exchanges have played out across various platforms and forums, including the Qatar Economic Forum, drawing significant media attention.