House Oversight and Government Reform Chair James Comer is contemplating issuing a subpoena to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates as part of the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections. The Kentucky Republican revealed that both Republican and Democratic members of the committee are eager to have Gates testify. "We're certainly looking at that, so we'll have more to come on that," Comer stated in a recent interview.

The decision hinges on further discussions within the committee, but Comer mentioned a strong bipartisan interest in questioning Gates about his interactions with Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender. "I’ve been approached by multiple Republicans and Democrats on the committee that would like to ask Bill Gates questions, so odds are," he noted, signaling a high possibility of the subpoena.

Additionally, Comer is awaiting insights from an upcoming NPR interview with Melinda Gates, Bill Gates' ex-wife, hoping it might shed more light on the nature of Gates' relationship with Epstein. The interview could potentially influence the committee's approach to questioning Gates.

Bill Gates has faced scrutiny following the release of Epstein-related materials in December, which depicted him in photos at Epstein’s estate and included allegations of Gates contracting a sexually transmitted disease from individuals within Epstein's circle. Gates’ spokesperson has dismissed these allegations as "absurd."

Gates himself has admitted to having several dinners with Epstein, initially believing Epstein could leverage his affluent connections to raise funds for global health initiatives. However, when these efforts did not materialize, Gates ceased further interactions, describing the meetings as “a mistake” in a 2021 PBS NewsHour interview.

The Oversight committee has already issued subpoenas to other high-profile figures linked to Epstein, including former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. After prolonged negotiations, the Clintons agreed to provide closed-door depositions to avoid contempt of Congress charges, scheduled for the end of this month.

As the investigation proceeds, the committee awaits Bill Gates' response to a potential subpoena, which remains uncertain. The outcome could significantly impact the public's understanding of Epstein's network and its implications for those involved.