Bill Gates to Be Hauled Before House Oversight Committee to Answer Epstein Questions
Microsoft co-founder and tech billionaire Bill Gates is reportedly preparing to testify before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee as part of its ongoing investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and his network of powerful associates.
In a letter sent March 3, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) formally requested Gates’ appearance, citing newly released Justice Department documents and growing public scrutiny surrounding Epstein’s connections to influential figures.
Comer made clear the committee’s investigation is focused on potential “mismanagement of the federal government’s investigation into Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell,” as well as unanswered questions surrounding Epstein’s death, the scope of his sex trafficking operations, and whether elite contacts helped shield him from accountability.
“Due to public reporting, documents released by the Department of Justice, and documents obtained by the Committee, the Committee believes you have information that will assist in its investigation,” Comer wrote. “Accordingly, we request your testimony at an in-person transcribed interview on May 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET in Washington, D.C.”
He further emphasized the committee’s sweeping authority, noting, “The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is the principal oversight committee of the U.S. House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate ‘any matter’ at ‘any time’ under House Rule X.1 To schedule your appearance for the interview or ask related questions, please contact Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Majority staff.”
According to CBS News, Gates is now expected to appear for questioning on June 10, citing a source familiar with the matter. A spokesperson for Gates confirmed his willingness to cooperate.
“While he never witnessed or participated in any of Epstein’s illegal conduct, he is looking forward to answering all the committee’s questions to support their important work,” the representative said.
Gates, whose net worth exceeds $100 billion, has previously acknowledged his association with Epstein and expressed regret over the relationship. Speaking to staff at the Gates Foundation earlier this year, he admitted:
“In retrospect, that was a dead end, and I’ve said many times, but I’ll say again, I was foolish to spend time with him. I was one of many people who regret ever knowing him.”
Gates has said the relationship spanned from 2011 to 2014 and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
However, scrutiny has intensified following the emergence of a 2013 document believed to be an email written by Epstein to himself. In it, Epstein expressed frustration over a breakdown in their relationship, writing that he was “dismayed beyond comprehension” that Gates would “disregard our friendship developed over the last 6 years.”
The same cache of documents included disturbing and unverified claims authored by Epstein, including allegations about Gates’ personal conduct. Gates’ representatives have forcefully rejected those accusations.
A spokesperson told CBS News in January that the “claims are absolutely absurd and completely false.”
The Wall Street Journal has also reported that Gates acknowledged past extramarital affairs during internal discussions, though those admissions were not tied to any criminal allegations.
Gates now joins a growing list of high-profile figures called to testify before Congress regarding Epstein’s network. Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were previously brought in for closed-door interviews.
Reports indicate Hillary Clinton became visibly frustrated during her testimony and exited at one point, while Bill Clinton drew criticism for his demeanor when reviewing materials related to Epstein.
Meanwhile, attempts by congressional Democrats to link President Donald J. Trump to Epstein’s crimes have failed to produce evidence.
“An examination of their history by The New York Times has found no evidence implicating Mr. Trump in Mr. Epstein’s abuse and trafficking of minors,” the outlet reported.
In contrast, President Trump was among the earliest individuals to alert authorities about Epstein’s behavior. He previously told the Palm Beach Police Department that he had banned Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago property and expressed support for law enforcement action against him.
As the House Oversight Committee deepens its probe, Gates’ testimony could shed new light on Epstein’s far-reaching connections—and whether America’s most powerful institutions failed to hold him accountable.