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Bill Gates told Congress he suspected Jeffrey Epstein ‘contemplated blackmailing' him over affairs
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Raquel Coronell Uribe and Kyle Stewart | NBC News , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 23, 2026
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Key points The Microsoft co-founder's interview was with the House Oversight Committee and a transcript was made public. A recent interview with billionaire Bill Gates has been released, in which he discusses his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
A recent interview with billionaire Bill Gates has been released, in which he discusses his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Gates shared his belief that Epstein may have considered blackmailing him.
The Microsoft co-founder's interview was with the House Oversight Committee and a transcript was made public. In it, Gates mentions that he suspected Epstein of contemplating blackmail over certain personal matters.
Further details about the interview and Gates' statements can be found through the source, which has released the transcript of the conversation. The transcript provides more information about what Gates said regarding his suspicions about Epstein's intentions.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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