Peter Thiel Claims Epstein Influenced Gates' Charity to Protect Wealth

In a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, tech billionaire Peter Thiel advanced a controversial conspiracy theory linking Jeffrey Epstein to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Thiel suggested that Epstein may have influenced the foundation's creation as a strategic move to protect Bill Gates' assets during his marriage to Melinda, which lacked a prenup. He speculated that the foundation served as a means to secure marital assets, thereby preventing Melinda from claiming a significant portion in the event of a divorce. Thiel's comments come in the wake of Melinda Gates citing Epstein's relationship with Bill as a factor in their divorce. She expressed her disapproval of Bill's meetings with Epstein, which he later admitted were a "huge mistake." Thiel further claimed that Epstein acted as an informal marriage counselor, suggesting to Gates that he should consider divorce around 2010 or 2011, a notion that Rogan did not challenge during the discussion. The Gates Foundation, the world's largest private charitable organization with an endowment of $75.2 billion, has been a focal point of scrutiny. Thiel accused Gates of intentionally restricting Melinda's access to funds through the foundation, a claim that has drawn criticism from Melinda, who previously rebuked Thiel for his lack of philanthropic efforts. The divorce has been marred by rumors regarding Gates' personal life, including an affair with a Russian bridge player and alleged extortion attempts by Epstein. Gates has consistently denied any business relationship with Epstein, asserting that their meetings were strictly philanthropic in nature.