Bill Gates set to testify before US Congress in Epstein investigation

April 7, 2026

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will appear before the US House Oversight Committee on June 10 to answer questions about his past relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates' connection to Epstein became public knowledge after the Justice Department released over three million documents earlier this year, following congressional legislation signed by President Trump requiring disclosure of all Epstein investigation materials. While Gates has publicly expressed regret for meeting with Epstein and apologized to staff at his charitable foundation, he maintains he engaged in no criminal or illicit activity and has not been accused of misconduct by any victims.

Who is affected

Bill Gates (Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist)
Staff at the Gates Foundation
Jeffrey Epstein's victims (referenced in the context of accusations)
Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton (who already testified)
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and former Attorney General Pam Bondi (scheduled to testify)
The House Oversight Committee members

What action is being taken

The House Oversight Committee is investigating Epstein's wrongdoing
The Justice Department is releasing documents from its Epstein investigations (millions of documents have been released, with millions more remaining undisclosed)
Bill Gates is scheduled to testify on June 10

Why it matters

This investigation matters because it represents congressional efforts to examine the full scope of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal network and the connections between the convicted sex offender and prominent figures in business, politics, and society. The mandatory disclosure of Justice Department documents provides transparency into previously confidential investigative materials, allowing lawmakers and the public to better understand the extent of Epstein's activities and associations. Gates' testimony is particularly significant given his global influence as a billionaire philanthropist, and his appearance demonstrates that even the most powerful individuals can be called to account for their associations and judgment.

What's next

Bill Gates' testimony is scheduled for June 10
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and former Attorney General Pam Bondi are expected to testify in the coming weeks
The Justice Department is expected to continue releasing additional documents (millions more remain undisclosed)

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