Congress is preparing to haul billionaire Bill Gates before the House Oversight Committee to testify under oath about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, signaling that wealth and influence won’t shield elites from accountability in the expanding investigation.
Congressional Push for Gates Testimony Gains Momentum
Rep. Nancy Mace sent a formal letter to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on February 4, 2026, demanding a subpoena for Bill Gates to testify about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The South Carolina Republican’s request follows the Department of Justice’s release of 3.5 million pages of Epstein documents under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Mace stated the American people deserve answers about why one of the world’s richest individuals maintained a relationship with a convicted child sex trafficker. The committee has already secured testimony commitments from Bill and Hillary Clinton for February 26-27.
Troubling Timeline Discrepancies Emerge
Gates claims he first met Epstein in 2011, describing their acquaintance as a “huge mistake” in seeking foundation funding. However, Epstein’s own email from July 2013 asserted he had known Gates for seven years, suggesting their relationship began around 2006. This contradiction raises serious questions about Gates’ transparency regarding the extent of his association with Epstein. Gates acknowledged frequently having dinner with Epstein despite the financier’s 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. This demonstrates remarkably poor judgment from someone who positions himself as a global moral authority through his foundation work.
Bipartisan Support Signals Serious Intent
The subpoena request has garnered support from both sides of the aisle, with Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the Oversight Committee, and Republican Rep. Byron Donalds both expressing backing for Gates testimony. This bipartisan consensus significantly strengthens the likelihood that Chairman Comer will issue the subpoena. Rep. Donalds acknowledged the challenge of managing an investigation involving millions of documents and thousands of names, advocating for a systematic witness selection process. The committee’s willingness to use contempt threats, as demonstrated with the Clintons, shows Chairman Comer’s commitment to compelling cooperation regardless of a witness’s wealth or influence.
Gates Denies Allegations While Questions Mount
Gates and his representatives have vigorously denied allegations contained in the newly released documents, calling them “absolutely absurd and completely false.” A Gates spokesperson claimed the documents merely demonstrate Epstein’s frustration at not having an ongoing relationship with Gates and the lengths Epstein would go to entrap and defame. However, Gates’ own admissions contradict claims of minimal contact. He acknowledged spending time with Epstein was “foolish” and expressed regret about knowing him. Adding to the scrutiny, Gates’ ex-wife Melinda French Gates recently called on her former husband in an NPR interview to answer questions about his Epstein ties, suggesting even those closest to him believe transparency is overdue.
Special thanks to Chairman Comer on taking up my call to subpoena Bill Gates for his Epstein ties.
We are one step closer to finding out why these elitist freaks felt the need to hang out with a convicted pedophile. pic.twitter.com/r9VgbGCVXi
— Nancy Mace (@NancyMace) February 5, 2026
Investigation Expands to Hold Elites Accountable
The potential Gates subpoena represents a significant expansion of congressional oversight beyond political figures to wealthy philanthropists who have escaped scrutiny for too long. With 3.5 million documents and thousands of names involved, the investigation could reveal a network of powerful individuals who believed their status placed them above the law. This accountability matters because Americans are tired of a two-tiered justice system where elites receive special treatment. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has not responded to the subpoena demands, maintaining silence while questions multiply. Chairman Comer’s committee must follow the evidence wherever it leads, ensuring every individual connected to Epstein’s criminal network faces thorough examination under oath.
Sources:
House Oversight Mulls Bill Gates Subpoena – Politico
Nancy Mace Asks Comer to Subpoena Bill Gates Over Epstein Ties – Denver Gazette
Lawmakers Escalate Epstein Probe with Possible Bill Gates Subpoena – WFMD
Rep. Mace Demands Bill Gates Testify Under Oath on Ties to Epstein – KOMO News