Bill Gates is set to appear before Congress to answer questions about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Microsoft co-founder was known to have moved in some of the same circles as Epstein prior to Epstein’s death in 2019, and the two are believed to have crossed paths at multiple gatherings during the 2010s.
Gates’ name has also surfaced in the recently released Epstein-related documents, which included claims that he had relationships with Russian models and allegedly contracted an STI.
After the reports gained traction, Gates acknowledged having had affairs with two Russian women, while maintaining he had no involvement in Epstein’s alleged crimes.
“I did nothing illicit,” Gates said. “I saw nothing illicit.”
Even so, lawmakers are still seeking his testimony as part of broader inquiries into Epstein and individuals connected to him.
According to US Weekly, the 70-year-old is scheduled to sit for questioning before the House Oversight Committee on June 10. Gates is not accused of any criminal wrongdoing.
It is also reported that he is open to participating and cooperates with the committee’s work.
“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,” a spokesperson for Gates went on to add in their statement.
In early March, Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, who chairs the House Oversight Committee, sent Gates a letter requesting his testimony.
Part of the letter dated March 3 read: “Dear Mr. Gates: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Committee) is reviewing: (i) the alleged mismanagement of the federal government’s investigation into Mr. Jeffrey Epstein and Ms. Ghislaine Maxwell, (ii) the circumstances and subsequent investigations of Mr. Epstein’s death, (iii) the operation of sex-trafficking rings and ways for the federal government to effectively combat them, (iv) ways in which Mr. Epstein and Ms. Maxwell sought to curry favor and exercise influence to protect their illegal activities, and (v) potential violations of ethics rules related to elected officials.”
It goes on: “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. Accordingly, we request your testimony at an inperson transcribed interview on May 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET in Washington, D.C.”
The meeting referenced in the letter is said to have been moved, with the appearance now expected to take place in June.
Gates is expected to join Bill and Hillary Clinton in providing testimony to the House Oversight Committee regarding Epstein.
The former president and former secretary of state reportedly initially resisted the request, but later agreed after lawmakers warned they could initiate contempt of Congress proceedings.