House Oversight to question Bill Gates as Epstein investigation reaches critical stage
WASHINGTON, DC: The House Oversight Committee has scheduled a transcribed interview with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates as part of its ongoing investigation into the network and activities of convicted s*x offender Jeffrey Epstein.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Gates is expected to appear before committee investigators on June 10, marking a high-profile development in the panel’s broader probe into Epstein’s connections.
The request was initiated by Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky) in a letter dated March 3.
In the correspondence, Comer stated that “public reporting, documents released by the Department of Justice, and documents obtained by the Committee” indicate Gates may have information relevant to the investigation.
The committee has been conducting interviews with multiple individuals linked to Epstein’s social and financial circles.
Lawmakers have already sought testimony from several prominent figures, including former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and businessman Les Wexner, as part of an effort to establish a clearer timeline of Epstein’s associations and influence.
Extramarital claims and ‘S*x with Russians’
Among the materials reviewed by investigators are emails from July 2013 in which Epstein documented claims about Gates.
The messages, sent by Epstein to himself, included allegations that Gates had engaged in extramarital relationships with Russian women and had contracted a s*xually transmitted infection.
The emails also alleged that Gates attempted to provide antibiotics to his then-wife, Melinda French Gates, without her knowledge. These claims have not been independently verified.
A spokesperson for Gates has denied the allegations, calling them “absolutely absurd and completely false.”
Representatives for Gates have previously stated that his interactions with Epstein were limited and that he distanced himself from Epstein after recognizing concerns about his conduct.
Melinda's veto on Epstein's fund
The committee is also examining Epstein’s efforts to secure financial backing from Gates for a proposed donor-advised fund.
Text messages from 2017, reviewed by investigators, show communication between Epstein and a Gates adviser regarding the proposal.
According to those messages, Gates expressed some interest in the structure of the fund, but the plan did not move forward.
The communications suggest that Melinda French Gates opposed involvement in the project.
Gates has publicly stated in past interviews that his association with Epstein was a mistake and that meetings took place between 2011 and 2014.
He has said those interactions were focused on philanthropic discussions and did not result in any formal partnership.
Procession of powerful figures continues
The Oversight Committee’s investigation continues to draw in individuals connected to Epstein’s network.
Investigators have already interviewed Ghislaine Maxwell and are expected to question additional figures in the coming weeks.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to appear on May 6, with other names, including former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler and longtime Clinton aide Doug Band, also under consideration for interviews.
Lawmakers have said the goal of the inquiry is to determine the extent of Epstein’s influence across political, financial, and philanthropic institutions.
The upcoming testimony from Gates is expected to address the nature and scope of his past interactions with Epstein, as well as any related communications or proposals.
