Bill Gates provided closed-door testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform on June 10, 2026 [1].
The testimony comes as lawmakers continue an investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein files to determine the extent of the financier's network and the nature of his associations with high-profile figures.
Gates appeared before the committee in Washington, D.C., to answer questions regarding his past meetings with Epstein [2]. The proceedings were held privately, and Gates left the hearing after providing his statements [3].
During the process, Gates addressed the nature of his prior interactions with the convicted sex offender. "I should never have met Jeffrey Epstein," Gates said [4].
He further distanced himself from any wrongdoing associated with Epstein's criminal activities. "I never victimised anyone," Gates said [4].
Lawmakers sought to use the testimony to assist the broader committee investigation into the Epstein files [5]. Gates said he regrets meeting Epstein and hopes his testimony helps the investigation [6].
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform has not yet released a public report detailing the specific contents of the closed-door session. However, the appearance marks a significant step in the congressional effort to map the influence and contacts of the deceased financier [2].
Gates has previously faced public scrutiny regarding his association with Epstein, but this session represents a formal legal accounting before a legislative body [3].
“"I should never have met Jeffrey Epstein."”
This testimony indicates that the U.S. House Oversight Committee is intensifying its scrutiny of the social and professional circles surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. By securing testimony from a figure as prominent as Bill Gates, the committee is attempting to establish a comprehensive record of Epstein's high-level contacts to identify potential systemic failures or overlooked evidence in the broader investigation into Epstein's crimes.
