Warren Buffett said he met with Bill Gates in Omaha three weeks ago [1] for a three-hour conversation [1].
The meeting between the two billionaires suggests a continued personal and professional alliance despite external scrutiny regarding Gates' past associations. Their relationship often influences global philanthropy and investment trends.
Buffett detailed the encounter during an interview with CNBC. He said Gates visited Omaha and that the two spent three hours talking together [1]. According to Buffett, Gates intends to call him to arrange another meeting [1].
Buffett said that while he sometimes loses track of time, he was certain the meeting did not occur three months ago [1]. The discussion focused on maintaining their long-standing friendship, and exploring future collaboration [1].
However, this account contradicts other reports regarding the timing of their communication. A report from Yahoo Canada suggested that Buffett had not spoken to Gates since March 31 [2]. This discrepancy creates uncertainty about the exact frequency and timing of the pair's recent interactions.
Despite the conflicting reports, Buffett has previously addressed the nature of his friendship with Gates. He characterized certain links between Gates and Jeffrey Epstein as distasteful but said that people make mistakes [2].
Buffett remains based in Omaha, Nebraska, where he continues to lead Berkshire Hathaway while maintaining a close circle of high-profile confidants.
“we spent three hours talking together”
The contradiction between Buffett's televised comments and previous reports highlights the difficulty in tracking the private schedules of high-net-worth individuals. While the timeline remains disputed, Buffett's public affirmation of their friendship signals that the relationship remains intact despite the controversies surrounding Gates.
