Bill Gates appeared before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, June 10, 2023, for a transcribed interview regarding his past relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to multiple reports, Gates acknowledged meeting Epstein several times between 2011 and 2014 but denied any involvement in illegal activities.
Key Takeaways
Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee about his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. He acknowledged meeting Epstein between 2011 and 2014 but denied any illegal activities.
- Bill Gates appeared for a transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee
- Gates met Epstein multiple times from 2011 to 2014, discussing philanthropy and socializing
- The committee is investigating high-profile individuals linked to Epstein's network
- Gates apologized earlier this year to staff at the Gates Foundation for his ties to Epstein
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 8 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Epstein Meetings | Broad Agreement | Gates met Epstein multiple times from 2011 to 2014. | |
| Committee Investigation | Broad Agreement | House Oversight Committee investigating high-profile Epstein links. | |
| Gates Apology | Broad Agreement | Gates apologized to Gates Foundation staff for Epstein ties. | |
| Epstein Documents | Broad Agreement | Millions of documents released by Justice Department on Epstein. |
Gates Epstein Meetings
Broad AgreementGates met Epstein multiple times from 2011 to 2014.
Committee Investigation
Broad AgreementHouse Oversight Committee investigating high-profile Epstein links.
Gates Apology
Broad AgreementGates apologized to Gates Foundation staff for Epstein ties.
Epstein Documents
Broad AgreementMillions of documents released by Justice Department on Epstein.
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The committee is investigating high-profile individuals linked to Epstein as part of its ongoing probe into the financier's network. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer invited Gates to testify after his name appeared multiple times across millions of documents released by the federal government as part of its criminal probe against Epstein. Gates' interview was a closed-door session, similar to previous appearances by other individuals involved in the case.
Gates has not been accused of any wrongdoing and denied knowledge about Epstein’s sex crimes against minors. He stated, 'I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit.' A spokesperson for Gates said that he 'welcomes the opportunity to appear before the committee' and is looking forward to answering all the committee’s questions.
Gates apologized in February 2023 to staff at the Gates Foundation for his ties to Epstein, acknowledging that he was aware of Epstein's 2008 conviction but did not adequately check his background. The Gates Foundation announced in April that it had commissioned an external review to assess past engagement with Epstein and current policies for vetting new philanthropic partnerships.
During a February town-hall meeting, Gates acknowledged having two extramarital affairs that Epstein later discovered. He stated that these affairs did not involve any of Epstein's victims and that he never witnessed or participated in illegal conduct. The committee is expected to release a transcript of the interview in the days following.
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