Patriot Brief

  • What Happened: Rep. Nancy Mace called for Bill Gates to testify under oath before Congress about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Why It Matters: The demand escalates congressional scrutiny of powerful figures named in Epstein-related records.
  • Bottom Line: Lawmakers are signaling that status and wealth will not shield witnesses from sworn testimony.

The Epstein spotlight just swung toward Silicon Valley.

Rep. Nancy Mace is calling on Bill Gates to testify under oath before Congress about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Her message was blunt: if Gates has nothing to hide, he should have no problem saying so under penalty of perjury.

Mace’s push comes as Epstein-related disclosures continue to surface, reigniting questions about who knew what and when. Gates has previously acknowledged meeting Epstein and later described those meetings as a mistake. His foundation has denied allegations raised in recent document releases, calling them false and defamatory.

In the latest dump of files, there is an email in which Epstein accused Gates of asking him to delete messages about contracting an STD and seeking antibiotics to secretly give his wife.

That denial is precisely why Mace says sworn testimony matters. Statements through spokespeople and carefully worded interviews are one thing. Oath-bound answers before lawmakers are another. Congress, she argues, exists to separate spin from facts.

The call reflects a broader appetite on Capitol Hill for accountability after years of powerful figures skirting direct questioning. Epstein’s network touched politics, finance, and philanthropy. Lawmakers are increasingly unwilling to accept distance and regret as substitutes for clear timelines and explanations.

Supporters of Gates say the allegations rely on Epstein’s claims and not verified facts. Critics counter that the only way to settle the matter is transparency, not press releases.

No subpoena has been issued yet. But the pressure is building. And the message from Mace is simple: if you’re innocent, raise your right hand and say it where it counts.