Bill Gates Testifies on Relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee regarding his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. During the closed-door session, Gates claimed that Epstein attempted to leverage knowledge of Gates' infidelity to pressure him into re-engaging with him. Gates stated that he was aware Epstein had sensitive information about his personal life, which he described as painful for his family. He emphasized that these affairs were unrelated to his interactions with Epstein. Gates also noted that he had never witnessed any criminal conduct by Epstein and had not visited Epstein's properties. Democratic representatives characterized Gates as not fully forthcoming during the questioning and highlighted that Gates' relationship with Epstein began after Epstein's conviction for soliciting prostitution with a minor. Gates acknowledged knowing about Epstein's past but viewed the relationship as a potential avenue for fundraising for his global health initiatives.