Bill Gates to Testify on Epstein Ties Before Congress

The Microsoft co-founder will appear before a House panel investigating the late sex offender's connections.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:31pm

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A cinematic painting of a solitary figure in a dimly lit government building hallway, the warm diagonal sunlight casting deep shadows and a sense of unease, conceptually representing the political tensions surrounding Bill Gates' upcoming testimony on his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.The impending congressional testimony of Bill Gates on his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein casts a somber, uncertain mood over the political landscape.Washington Today

Billionaire Bill Gates is scheduled to testify on June 10 before a U.S. congressional committee investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, according to a source close to the matter.

Why it matters

The hearing is part of an ongoing congressional probe into Epstein's extensive network of high-profile connections, including his ties to Gates, which have come under increased scrutiny in recent years.

The details

Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, will be questioned about the nature and extent of his relationship with Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. The congressional panel is seeking to uncover more details about Epstein's access to influential individuals and the potential influence he wielded through those connections.

  • Bill Gates is scheduled to testify on June 10, 2026.

The players

Bill Gates

The co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world's wealthiest individuals, who has faced scrutiny over his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein

The late convicted sex offender who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, and whose extensive network of high-profile connections is the subject of a congressional investigation.

Ghislaine Maxwell

Epstein's accomplice who was convicted of sex trafficking and other charges related to her role in Epstein's criminal enterprise.

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What’s next

The congressional committee is expected to release a report on its findings from the investigation into Epstein's connections following Gates' testimony.

The takeaway

This hearing is part of a broader effort by Congress to shed light on the extent of Epstein's influence and the potential complicity of powerful individuals in his criminal activities, which have long been shrouded in secrecy.