A recent X post by a Croatian account revives longstanding regional grievance. It discusses statements by Boris Nikolić about the 1990s Croatian War of Independence, and alleges a vast plot involving Jeffrey Epstein, Nikolić, Bill Gates, CRISPR-Cas9, and Moderna’s mRNA technology as “programmable DNA editing on a global scale.”

Boris Nikolić: Croatian Roots, Controversial Views

Boris Nikolić is a Croatian-American immunologist and biotech venture capitalist who served as a chief science advisor to Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation. He has deep ties to Epstein, including hundreds or thousands of documented interactions in released files, and was named successor executor in Epstein’s will (a role he publicly declined and said he was unaware of).

Nikolić has publicly discussed his experiences during the 1990s Yugoslav breakup. According to reports tied to the X narrative, he told Epstein he felt “like a Jew living in Germany during WWII” in relation to events in Croatia, drawing parallels to Nazi Germany. This reflects his perspective—often characterized in Croatian circles as pro-Serb—on the Croatian War of Independence (Homeland War), where Croats fought for independence from Yugoslavia amid atrocities and Serbian oppression.

Context of Epstein-Gates-Nikolić Ties

Epstein cultivated relationships with powerful figures in tech and science, including Gates (via introductions and meetings) and Nikolić. Released documents show extensive correspondence, business dealings (e.g., Epstein inserting himself into Gates-Nikolić fund negotiations), and personal exchanges. These associations damaged reputations after Epstein’s crimes became public.

Conclusion

Boris Nikolić’s connections to Epstein and Gates, his views on Croatia, and investments in CRISPR are documented.