Bill Gates to Testify Before U.S. Congress Regarding Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

On June 10, 2023, American billionaire Bill Gates is preparing to give testimony before the U.S. Congress regarding his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This information was disclosed on Tuesday, April 7, by The Washington Post, which highlighted that Gates is one of seven individuals invited to appear before the committee conducting the investigation.

The committee has requested Gates to provide testimony about his interactions with Epstein, which has sparked significant public interest. It is well-documented that Gates maintained ties with Epstein, as evidenced by numerous photographs and his name appearing in documents related to the case.

A representative for Gates stated that he is willing to cooperate with the committee and answer all questions, emphasizing that Gates was neither a witness nor involved in Epstein's illegal activities. This underscores his intention to defend his reputation amid increasing pressure from the public and the media.

In addition to Gates, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick is also expected to testify, having had connections with Epstein. The Washington Post notes that Lutnick maintained contact with the financier despite his public statements distancing himself from Epstein.

It is known that after serving his sentence, Epstein continued to communicate with influential figures in the technology sector, including Gates. In 2021, Gates stated that they had dined together several times as he considered raising funds for charitable projects; however, this collaboration did not materialize.

The publication also details photographs showing Gates posing with Epstein's private jet pilot and with Prince Andrew, who has been stripped of royal titles due to his connections with Epstein. These images have raised further questions regarding the nature of Gates' relationship with this controversial figure.

In February, Gates apologized to the employees of his foundation for his ties to Epstein and acknowledged that he had two extramarital affairs with Russian women, which Epstein likely learned about. Nevertheless, he reiterated that he was not involved in any illegal activities and did not witness any unlawful behavior.

The Epstein case remains a focal point of public interest. On November 18, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to release materials related to the Epstein case and forwarded a bill to the Senate. On December 20, the U.S. Department of Justice released part of the documents associated with the case, which included the name of current President Donald Trump.

Among other public figures linked to the Epstein case is former Prince Andrew, who was arrested for misconduct in public office. It is known that other members of the British royal family and representatives from other European royal families, including Swedish Princess Sofia and Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, also had connections with Epstein.