Bill Gates to testify before House in Epstein investigation

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is among several high-profile figures scheduled to sit for sworn interviews as Congress continues its inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's network. Gates is slated to appear before the House Oversight Committee on June 10, with Howard Lutnick, Trump-era commerce secretary, expected to testify on May 6. The panel says the interviews are part of an effort to understand Epstein’s alleged connections to a wider circle of powerful individuals and to determine what information lawmakers may need as they review documents and testimonies.

The committee’s Republican chair, James Comer, has indicated that Gates was summoned due to public reporting, newly released Department of Justice materials, and other documents reviewed by the committee that could aid the investigation. Gates has said he welcomes the opportunity to answer questions and support the committee’s work, while maintaining that he did not witness or participate in Epstein’s illegal conduct. A Gates Foundation spokesperson emphasized this point and reiterated his willingness to cooperate with the inquiry. Gates has also reportedly apologized to staff at his charitable foundation for past associations with Epstein and for later remarks tied to those connections.

Attorney comments and public records show Lutnick’s own ties to Epstein have drawn scrutiny, including a 2012 lunch on Epstein’s private island. Lutnick has denied any wrongdoing and plans to cooperate with investigators. The ongoing hearings aim to clarify the extent of Epstein’s network, the nature of any involvement by prominent figures, and whether there were avenues for abuse or cover-ups.

As lawmakers press forward, the tests of cooperation and transparency from Gates, Lutnick, and others are likely to shape the trajectory of the Epstein probe and the political conversation surrounding accountability for those connected to the disgraced financier.

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