Tuesday on “The View,” Bill Gates lamented the targeting of USAID by Elon Musk and the Trump administration, claiming it is needed to prevent “literally millions of deaths.” (@TheView / X screen shot)The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files has renewed public scrutiny of high-profile figures who maintained relationships with the disgraced financier. Among them is billionaire Bill Gates, whose name has appeared in the documents. For years, Democrats and their media allies downplayed or outright ignored Gates’ connections to Epstein. Now, the facts reveal not only his ties to Epstein but also his deep involvement in Democrat Party politics.WATCH: THE ATLANTIC Admits the LEFT has a VIOLENCE ProblemWhile Gates has long cultivated the image of a neutral philanthropist, records reveal a different story. In the 2024 election cycle, Gates quietly funneled $50 million to groups supporting Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. This massive donation positioned him as one of the most prominent individual financial backers of the Democrat ticket. Despite the significance, the mainstream press rarely reported on it, preferring to highlight donations from conservative donors while dismissing Gates as merely a “tech philanthropist.”Gates has become an essential figure for Democrats, both as a financial resource and as a cultural influencer. He controls foundations that spend billions on progressive causes, from climate activism to education reforms that align with Democrat priorities. His presence in the Epstein files, however, complicates this carefully managed narrative. If Gates were a Republican donor, the connection would likely dominate headlines and become a political issue for months. Instead, the media and Democrat strategists have chosen to obscure the details.The connection between Gates and Epstein has long been a subject of controversy. Gates admitted to meeting with Epstein multiple times after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for sex crimes. At the time, Gates justified the meetings as philanthropy-related discussions. Emails that surfaced later shed light on Epstein’s real motives. Behind the scenes, he was looking for ways to connect himself with respected global figures.One of his main targets was Bill Gates and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Epstein believed that if he could tie his name to such a widely admired organization, it would improve his public image.He saw the foundation as a vehicle to gain credibility he lacked. The association would help him appear legitimate in elite circles where his reputation was already tainted.For Democrats, this should be a political liability—primarily since their party leaders routinely lecture the public about transparency and accountability.The reality is that Gates’s $50 million support for Kamala Harris in 2024 solidified his role as a key Democrat player. By refusing to acknowledge his name in the Epstein files, Democrats are protecting one of their most powerful donors. When conservatives are tied to Epstein—even through casual meetings—the coverage is relentless. But when it comes to Gates, silence prevails.The American people deserve the same transparency applied to Gates that the media demands from Republican donors. Until then, the Epstein files will remain a reminder of selective outrage and partisan double standards.The post Bill Gates Named in Epstein Files—Democrats Stay Silent appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.