Bill Gates Set to Testify Before US Congress in Epstein Investigation
Lawmakers have announced that Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, will appear before Congress in June to discuss his ties with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. This marks the latest prominent figure to participate in the House Oversight Committee’s inquiry into the financier’s alleged misconduct. A spokesperson for Gates shared that the billionaire philanthropist is “excited to answer all the committee’s questions to support their important work.” The hearing is scheduled for 10 June.
The Justice Department has disclosed millions of pages of documents related to Epstein’s activities, yet countless additional files remain unshared. These materials, including details about Gates’ communications and relationship with Epstein, were made public after a legislative mandate enacted in November by former President Trump. The law required the release of all investigative records, which is how information about Gates’ connection surfaced.
Testimony and Statements
During a meeting with staff from his charitable foundation, Gates addressed his links to Epstein and “took responsibility for his actions,” according to a statement from the Gates Foundation. The panel requested his testimony on 3 March, as part of ongoing efforts to examine high-profile figures connected to Epstein’s case. Earlier this year, Gates spoke with 9News in Australia, stating his interactions with Epstein were limited to dinners and that he had not visited the financier’s island. He also expressed regret, saying, “Every minute I spent with him I regret and I apologise that I did that.”
“Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail,” the Gates Foundation noted. In another statement to the BBC, a representative emphasized that Gates “never attended parties with Epstein and had no involvement in illegal activities tied to him.” The spokesperson clarified that while Gates acknowledged meeting Epstein as a “serious error in judgment,” he “unequivocally denies any improper conduct related to Epstein and the horrible activities he was involved in.”
Other notable figures are also set to testify. Former President Bill Clinton and his spouse, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, appeared before the committee in February. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and former Attorney General Pam Bondi are anticipated to provide their accounts in the upcoming weeks.
