Bill Gates appears before Congress to testify over Epstein files

Bill Gates appeared before the House Oversight Committee on June 13, 2024, to testify regarding his past financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates acknowledged that he had met with Epstein on multiple occasions between 2011 and 2014, after Epstein's conviction for sex offenses. He stated that these meetings were primarily to discuss philanthropy and that he was unaware of Epstein's continued criminal activities at the time. Gates also confirmed that he had donated $2 million to Epstein's foundation, The Children's Investment Fund Foundation, in 2014, which he later regretted. He emphasized that he had no personal relationship with Epstein and that his interactions were solely related to philanthropic endeavors. The testimony aimed to clarify Gates's involvement and knowledge of Epstein's alleged crimes, particularly in light of documents that surfaced suggesting a more extensive relationship than previously disclosed. Gates expressed his regret for not being more diligent and for any perception that his actions could have been misconstrued.