Warren Buffett discusses his relationship with Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein in CNBC interview
Warren Buffett told CNBC he has not spoken to Bill Gates since the Epstein files were released and wants to avoid being called as a congressional witness. Buffett said he was unaware of what was happening with Epstein and did not ask probing questions about the Gates Foundation, where he served as a trustee from 2006 to 2021. Despite the controversy, Buffett continues donating to the Gates Foundation and does not regret his past contributions totaling over $43 billion.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 20% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
2 camps
2 bias groups
The spectrum · how 2 outlets placed this story
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CNN
Washington Examiner
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The split, in one line
One outlet focuses on Buffett defending his continued donations despite scandal, while the other emphasizes his desperate attempt to avoid congressional testimony and distance from Gates.
How each outlet covered it
Lightly covered so far
Too few outlets to map a left-right split. Here is each take as it stands.
Sparse coverage · 2 outlets
“Buffett says he doesn't regret his donations to the Gates Foundation despite Epstein scandal”
“Warren Buffett says he doesn't 'want to be under oath' on Bill Gates-Jeffrey Epstein relationship”
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