Elon Musk fired back Tuesday at fellow tech billionaire Bill Gates after the Microsoft co-founder accused him of “killing the world’s poorest children” with his work at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Gates met with Epstein on multiple occasions, with at least three taking place at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse beginning in 2011, according to a New York Times report. In an interview published at the beginning of 2025, Gates reiterated his regret over ever being connected with Epstein.

In an interview with the Financial Times, Gates criticized Musk's decision to shut down the US Agency for International Development. Gates argued that the overnight shutdown of a program that provides aid to millions of people all over the world put a large poor population in danger, especially children.

Elon Musk calls Bill Gates a liar over Epstein ties after Gates blames him for cuts to foreign aid endangering children. Here's what happened.

Melinda French Gates says she refuses to be distracted by criticism from male tech leaders who question the philanthropic work of wealthy women.