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Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, will testify before the House Oversight Committee on June 10 as part of the Republican-led panel’s ongoing investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s network and ties to prominent individuals. The appearance will take place behind closed doors and be transcribed, according to a person familiar with the committee’s plans.
The House Oversight Committee requested Gates’ testimony in a letter sent March 3. A spokesperson for Gates said he “welcomes” the chance to answer questions, adding that he “never witnessed or participated in any of Epstein’s illegal conduct” and looks forward to supporting the committee’s work.
Gates’ prior interactions with Epstein have drawn scrutiny since documents released by the Justice Department in December depicted the two together. Gates has stated he only met with Epstein for fundraising dinners related to global health causes, which he later called “a mistake.” Gates has not been accused of wrongdoing by any of Epstein’s victims, and his name appearing in investigative files does not imply any criminal activity.
In earlier statements to staff at his charitable foundation, Gates acknowledged his association with Epstein, called their meetings a “serious error in judgment,” and apologized, saying, “every minute I spent with him I regret.”
Gates’ testimony is part of a series of interviews with high-profile figures, including former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and others, as the committee reviews the Justice Department’s investigation and the release of millions of documents related to Epstein. The full details of Gates’ connection became public after President Donald Trump signed legislation last November requiring the department to make its findings public.
Other scheduled witnesses include Gateway founder Ted Waitt, former Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Tova Noel, the prison guard who last saw Epstein alive. The committee has already interviewed former Attorney General Bill Barr, former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Gates’ closed-door interview is expected to round out this phase of the congressional inquiry. The committee’s probe continues, with further document releases and testimonies expected in the coming months.