Bill Gates to Testify Before House Panel on Epstein Ties

The Microsoft co-founder will appear before the House Oversight Committee on June 10.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:18pm

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A dimly lit, cinematic painting of a solitary figure sitting alone in a room, with warm sunlight streaming through a window and deep shadows enveloping the space, conveying a sense of contemplation and unease.The upcoming testimony of billionaire Bill Gates before Congress about his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein casts a somber, reflective mood over the high-powered world of tech and finance.NYC Today

Tech billionaire Bill Gates has been called to testify before the House panel investigating his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee on June 10 to answer questions about his relationship with Epstein, which he has previously called a 'huge mistake'.

Why it matters

The House investigation is examining the extent of Epstein's connections to prominent figures, including any potential wrongdoing or undue influence. Gates' testimony could shed light on the nature of his interactions with Epstein and whether there were any improper arrangements or activities.

The details

According to a person familiar with the plans, Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee, led by Chair James Comer, on June 10. Gates has denied any wrongdoing but acknowledged that his relationship with Epstein was a 'huge mistake'. The New York Times reported in 2019 that Gates met with Epstein several times starting in 2011 and once stayed late at Epstein's New York townhouse, though Gates said they were discussing a philanthropy project.

  • Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee on June 10, 2026.

The players

Bill Gates

The co-founder of Microsoft Corporation, one of the world's largest technology companies.

James Comer

The Chair of the House Oversight Committee, which is investigating Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein

A disgraced financier who was convicted of sex trafficking and died by suicide in 2019.

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What they’re saying

“I had several dinners with him [Epstein], you know, hoping that what he said about getting billions of dollars in for global health through contacts that he had might emerge. When it looked like that wasn't a real thing, that relationship ended.”

— Bill Gates

What’s next

The House Oversight Committee will question Gates on June 10 about the nature and extent of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

The takeaway

This high-profile testimony before Congress will further scrutinize the connections between prominent figures and the disgraced financier Epstein, potentially uncovering new details about inappropriate relationships or undue influence.