Bill Gates testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee and described his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein as a grave error in judgment.
The testimony marks a public acknowledgment from the Microsoft co-founder regarding his association with the convicted sex offender. This admission comes during a formal congressional inquiry in Washington, D.C., where lawmakers are examining the nature of these connections.
During the hearing, Gates addressed the committee directly about the decisions that led to the meetings. "I made a grave error in judgment by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein," Gates said.
The proceedings focused on the reasoning behind the association and the potential implications of such ties. The committee sought to determine the extent of the relationship, and whether it influenced any professional or philanthropic endeavors.
Gates did not provide further specific details during the testimony regarding the frequency of the meetings or the topics discussed. He maintained that the decision to associate with Epstein was a mistake.
Members of the House Oversight Committee questioned the timing and purpose of the interactions. The testimony is part of a broader effort by the committee to investigate high-profile associations with Epstein.
“"I made a grave error in judgment by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein."”
This testimony represents a formal record of Gates' acknowledgment of a lapse in judgment. By testifying before the House Oversight Committee, the Microsoft co-founder is subjecting his personal associations to legislative scrutiny, which may lead to further inquiries into how high-net-worth individuals interacted with Epstein's network.
