Bill Gates Testifies Before House Committee Regarding Jeffrey Epstein

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on June 10, 2026, regarding his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex trafficking. In his opening statement, Gates stated that Epstein used information about Gates' marital infidelities to pressure him into re-engaging with him. Gates emphasized that he never witnessed any criminal conduct by Epstein and clarified that their interactions were limited to discussions about philanthropy. He noted that he met Epstein in 2011, motivated by Epstein's claims of being able to facilitate donations to Gates' global health organization, which did not materialize. Gates also mentioned that he had affairs that Epstein learned about, which Epstein allegedly used to manipulate him. Gates stated he was unaware of the extent of Epstein's criminal history when they first met and expressed regret for not scrutinizing the relationship more closely. A spokesperson for Gates indicated that he is willing to cooperate with the committee's investigation.